On the banks of the River Aude

A lot of tarmac at the start (2.5 km), with no real proximity to the River Aude, the noise of the road on the other bank and a rather unpleasant urban crossing. This route should be avoided in midsummer, as it is only partly shaded.
Disappointed, we turned back without climbing the hill, which was too exposed to the sun.

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We're a group of "pushchairs" and don't do serious walks, so only look for easy walks, those that take 1H30 to 2H and not many ascents and descents. We took this walk and adapted it. We started at Esperaza (marker 2, swimming pool car park). At marker 1, we went right. Once we'd finished the accent, we veered off the road to the left. Walked down the track at the edge of the vineyard to where it says the height is 276 m. Walked the road (dead end so little traffic) to Campagne-sur-Aude then completed the rest of the signposted route to Esperaza, took about 1H30. Part of this is the dinosaur walk and there is lots of interesting information along the way. This is also closed to cars but not bikes and walkers. Good informative route for families with children.

We are a group of "strollers" and don't do serious hiking so only look for easy walks, ones that take 1H30 to 2H and not much in the way of up and down hills. We took this walk and adapted it. We started at Esperaza (marker 2, Swimming pool carpark). At marker 1 we went to the right. Once we had completed the accent we deviated from the route to the left. Walking down the track on the edge of the vineyard to where it says the height is 276M. Walked the down the road (dead end so little traffic) to Campagne-sur-Aude then completed the rest of the marked route back to Esperaza, Took about 1H30. Part of this is the Dinosaur walk and there is plenty on interesting information along the way. This is also blocked to cars but not bicycles and walkers. Good and informative route for families with children.

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ATTENTION.
On that February day, we arrived at the vineyards, where a few sheep were grazing. When we got to the point where we were supposed to come back down, the bulk of the herd was there. And with it a patou (huge like all patous) who pounced on us. We had to back up more than fifty metres before we could turn around. He had very nice fangs when he showed us his teeth, curling up his lips and growling. We put our trekking poles forward to keep some distance from the monster.
Of course, there was not a guard in sight! (These dogs are supposed to protect the herds from bears and wolves. Not a shadow of one of these animals! No doubt they are also used to protect tourists/hikers).
In short, especially if you have children, be very careful around sheep!

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We walked part of the route along the Aude, and the path was well signposted and pleasant.

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We did part of the D-1-9-10 route, but the yellow markings were intermittent, especially at the end, so we got a bit lost.
Otherwise a varied walk with sections along the banks of the Aude, in the heath on the crest of the hill with a fine view and then through the vineyards.

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Nice route, very well described and quite varied, with a section in the countryside on the heights between Esperaza and Campagne sur Aude, a section through the two villages (nice to visit), and a third along the river Aude.
The only drawback was the noise when crossing the heights (the départementale doesn't go very far) and that day there were motocross bikes in the area.

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an easy hike. It is well signposted

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