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Cathar castle of Roquefixade
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4.86 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,604 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
A pleasant walk in the hills above Roquefixade, near Foix. Passing by its Cathar castle and the Grotte de l'Église Catholique, used to celebrate Mass during the French Revolution.
A varied route: heath, woods and clearings.
Suitable for families, but caution is advised along the cliff ridge.
The Roquefort waterfalls from Roquefixade
7.01 mi
+1,647 ft
-1,647 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
A beautiful hike, mostly through woods and without difficulty. Various routes are listed in a booklet available at the stopover lodge. At the start, our route is marked as No. 6.
The Château and the Grotte de Coulzonne on a short route from Roquefixade
2.76 mi
+791 ft
-778 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
This route (actually walked, not copied) follows the one published by Grenouille09, but shortens the return leg. A route of around 2 hours.
The route along the ridge is slightly different from that of the hike mentioned above, but this doesn’t make much difference; it’s impossible to get lost. We’ve simply added a few extra details below.
Circular via Saint-Martin and Roquefixade from Nalzen
5.04 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
A circular loop, mainly on footpaths and a little bit of a very quiet road. Beautiful views of the castles of Roquefixade and Montségur in the distance, as well as the mountains of the Tabe massif.
Circular via Coulzonne and Roquefixade
5.52 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,076 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Roquefixade (Ariège)
Here is an alternative hike in the Château de Roquefixade massif, which is easy and offers beautiful views of the valley, the village and the Pyrenees, weather permitting. You will also see many goats, some more wild than others, but none of them shy.
Circular via Freychenet and Gabachou from Nalzen
6.31 mi
+883 ft
-866 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nalzen (Ariège)
Circular starting from Nalzen, climbing to the village of Freychenet, then taking the Col de la Lauze road and returning via the hamlet of Gabachou. This section of road is pleasant in wet weather at the foot of Mont Fourcat.
The Roquefort Waterfalls
0.42 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
A very short walk in the woods to discover the Roquefort waterfalls.
Roquefixade Castle, Coulzonne Cave and Roquefort Waterfalls
7.12 mi
+2,283 ft
-2,270 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
A beautiful hike, without any real difficulty, in the hills above Roquefixade, near Foix, and at the Roquefort Waterfalls.The first part of the hike is uphill through the woods until you reach the cliffs above Roquefixade (castle, ridge and cave) before re-entering the forest to the waterfalls and picnic tables.
The Source du Buc at the start of Leychert
2.21 mi
+650 ft
-653 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Leychert (Ariège)
For the first twenty minutes, the trail climbs steadily and there are beautiful views between the bushes and trees, especially in winter. After that, you can enjoy fantastic views of the valley almost constantly.
Roquefort-les-Cascades - Roc des Abeilles - Heath circular
3.94 mi
+935 ft
-909 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
This is a short circular, starting from Roquefort-les-Cascades, which climbs to the ruins of Château de Teyrac, then follows the ridge to Roc des Abeilles. You will pass at the foot of beautiful cliffs that were climbing spots for the Haute Montagne Gendarmerie platoons. The landscape is exceptional, and there is also a beautiful view of Pic Saint-Barthélémy. There are two fairly steep climbs, which are best avoided in wet weather.
Roc des Abeilles from Roquefort-les-Cascades
5.06 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
Circular hike from Roquefort-les-Cascades to Roc des Abeilles via the ruins of Château de Teyrac and back via Jean de Lamic, Les Monges and Daribeau on the other side of the valley. The route passes through two impressive climbing spots with routes rated from 4 to 7c. Some fairly steep passages where you need to use your hands.
Circular between Ilhat and Roquefort-les-Cascades
6.71 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,214 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ilhat (Ariège)
Circular in the Douctouyre valley with a passage through the top of the cliffs of the Mouillet plateau, which offers a beautiful view of the Ariège Pyrenees in good weather. Once in the village of Roquefort-les-Cascades, you can visit the waterfalls, which have water mainly in spring.
Ilhat - Gréoulou circular
5.37 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,014 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ilhat (Ariège)
A circular route for a family hike with wide, safe paths, starting from the village of Ilhat (from below). The outward route runs along the top of the cliff with a beautiful view to the south over the Pyrenees. The return route runs along the bottom of the cliff. A path through the woods leads to the hamlet of Gréoulou. There are many alternative paths, but some of them are dead ends! So it's best to stick to the trail.
The Gorges de Péreille
5.12 mi
+1,020 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Péreille (Ariège)
A shaded walk through the woods along the Douctouyre with some geological explanations.
Circular route between L'Herm and Roquefort des Cascades
7.64 mi
+1,785 ft
-1,781 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Roquefort-les-Cascades (Ariège)
A walk suitable for all year round (provided there is no snow in winter), mostly through woodland. The first section is very accessible and family-friendly, on wide, well-maintained paths. The section after L'Herm is a well-marked climb, marked in yellow, but the path is not always obvious on the ground, with quite a few steep sections, though never dangerous (you can have lunch at the highest point).
Circular between Carla-de-Roquefort and Sautel
7.07 mi
+581 ft
-597 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Carla-de-Roquefort (Ariège)
Circular family loop with little elevation gain. Starting from Carla-de-Roquefort, via Lieurac and the Extraordinary Garden, then a beautiful ridge towards Le Sautel, and finally along the Douctouyre and the canal leading to an old mill.
Circular route from Freychenet on the northern slope below Mont Fourcat
8.86 mi
+2,825 ft
-2,815 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Freychenet (Ariège)
For a change from the much more popular western and eastern routes.
Circular des Tisserants, from Montferrier to Pog de Montségur
8.17 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,336 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A short walk in Ariège following the Cathar Trail and the Weavers' Trail, first to reach the Pog de Monstégur and then to escape into the hills at the foot of Madoual!
Circular Montferrier via the Freychinadel stream
6.56 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,535 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A circular route starting from Montferrier, mainly through woods, with a section near the Château de Montségur and a return along the Ruisseau de Freychinadel. The route is not always well marked, so follow the trail and instructions carefully at junctions.
Circular in the Touyre Valley from Montferrier to La Peyregade
6.23 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A short hike in the Touyre Valley, starting from Monferrier, passing in front of the entrance to an old mine, and returning via the hamlet of La Peyregade. There are no difficulties or steep slopes. It can sometimes be muddy due to the proximity of the stream.
Circular from Montferrier to La Coume and Freychinadel
5.63 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,083 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montferrier (Ariège)
A circular route with reasonable slopes and passable paths, overlooking Montferrier. Beautiful views of Montségur Castle to the east, but also of Mont Fourcat to the west. Can be enjoyed in both winter and summer, as it is mainly shaded and follows streams.
The Ariège Plantaurel around Roquefort-les-Cascades
9.86 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,818 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lieurac (Ariège)
This hike offers beautiful rolling landscapes between the woods of La Balme, Mouillet and small valley bottoms. The main feature of this route is the Douctouyre, a river near Lavelanet, which you cross twice. The highlight is the petrifying Turasse waterfall near Roquefort, a real geological curiosity.
Lieurac - Le Bois de Mouillet circular
8.47 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,585 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lieurac (Ariège)
From hamlets to villages, forests to woods, set off to discover the hidden charms of this little corner of Ariège! Take a breather and discover a 400-year-old oak tree, small wash basins, old stone shepherds' huts (orrys), views of the Péreille Gorges... and a few steep slopes, one with a 17% gradient and another with a 20% gradient!
Sautel–Lieurac circular loop
2.92 mi
+377 ft
-377 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sautel (Ariège)
The first half of the walk takes place at the bottom of the valley and passes through fields, meadows and the Ruisseau du Sautel. It then climbs steadily up the hillsides, offering sweeping views of the valley, particularly when the trees are bare. This means that, in summer, you’ll be walking in the shade for the second half of the route.
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