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Salsigne walks
Salsigne, around the gold mine
Visorando Member
3.92 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Salsigne (Aude)
The villages of Salsigne and Villanière surround the gold mine site. This mine, which closed in 2004, was the subject of heated debate between the miners, who did not want to lose their jobs, and environmentalists, who were protesting against pollution. This walk takes you around the site, but you won’t be able to see anything as it is fenced off.
In 2017, Villanière opted for solar power. Two large solar farms have already been installed and a third is under discussion.
Lastours and its Cathar castrums
3.61 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,165 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lastours (Aude)
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An enjoyable cultural visit combining walking and discovery, history and a journey into the past: visit the Cathar castles of Lastours. Four castrums on the same route: Quertinheux, Surdespine, Tour Régine, Cabaret. Suitable for families with motivated children. There are a large number of steps, which will give your psoas and quadriceps a good workout.
An unusual discovery of an area of the Montagne Noire starting from Les Ilhes.
14.23 mi
+3,809 ft
-3,789 ft
9h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Les Ilhes (Aude)
This challenging hike involves four successive ascents and descents in the foothills of the Montagne Noire. It offers a wide variety of places and views throughout the day.
To complete this loop, we have cleared a path through broom and holm oak trees. The GPX track is essential for following this section, which is approximately 400 m long, from the point (10). The rest of the hike is on well-marked trails. Note the crossing of the Ruisseau de La Grave (at an altitude of 397 m), which can be tricky if the flow is strong.
The Ilhes circular route
14.03 mi
+3,432 ft
-3,432 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Les Ilhes (Aude)
Starting from the small village of Les Ilhes-Cabardès, this circular walk takes you past two villages in the Cabardès region, each boasting churches as striking as the next – the main attractions of these small communities, somewhat tucked away in the corners of the Montagne Noire.
Drystone shelters of Conques - Plaine de Cocalière
4.00 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
This is an easy walk on a limestone plateau that was cultivated until a century ago, despite the poor soil. This is why there are many drystone shelters, which were small shelters to protect workers in case of bad weather. These shelters were built with countless stones taken from the land during agricultural work.
Circular Les Ilhes route via Picarot and Roquefère
11.56 mi
+3,333 ft
-3,323 ft
8h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Les Ilhes (Aude)
A circular route starting from the village of Les Ilhes-Cabardès. A few demanding climbs allow you to discover the unspoilt nature and mountain ranges in this area, which was occupied by the Maquis during the Second World War.
Villardonnel and Bancalis
5.00 mi
+620 ft
-627 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Villardonnel (Aude)
An easy walk through vineyards and open woodland.
Villardonnel et Notre-Dame de Canabès
4.40 mi
+2,507 ft
-2,536 ft
4h 10
Easy
Departure from Villardonnel (Aude)
Petite balade autour du village durant laquelle vous allez souvent longer des murettes en pierres sèches. Les sentiers ont été creusés à flanc de colline et ces murettes ont été montées pour retenir la terre du fond dominant.
Nous sommes en 2016 et le tracé a été reconnu et identifié par des marques de couleur Rouge. Ces marques ne respectent pas la forme officielle de la FFR mais sont parfaitement visibles car assez larges. Cela n'est pas inutile car certains sentiers sont dans les champs.
Villardonnel via Les Bagnadous and Gleyre
3.99 mi
+725 ft
-751 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villardonnel (Aude)
A pleasant hike with quite a few climbs. The descent after (4) is a little tricky, so make sure you have good footwear.
This walk is marked with large orange brushstrokes. But as always, it is best to follow Visorando.
Villardonnel, La Valouvière via the Racaudy ford and Capservy Abbey
6.45 mi
+755 ft
-758 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villardonnel (Aude)
The walk is half sheltered from the sun and wind. There is a little tarmac and a lot of almost carriageable, limestone and very stony paths.
Sallèles-Cabardès – Marmorières – Limousis
3.41 mi
+463 ft
-476 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Limousis (Aude)
A walk that takes you round the three villages. The second half is quite a steep climb almost right up to the finish.
La Tourette-Cabardès, Couroulès and La Perdition
4.41 mi
+571 ft
-584 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Miraval-Cabardes (Aude)
Hike on wide, often passable paths. We are in the low mountains with views of the Pyrenees and various villages in the Montagne Noire.
Mas-Cabardès - The four villages circuit
10.41 mi
+2,815 ft
-2,789 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mas-Cabardès (Aude)
On the border between the Tarn and Aude departments, this circuit allows you to discover four authentic villages preserved in their green setting: Mas-Cabardès, which is the starting point, Roquefère and its castle, Miraval and La Tourette. Although mostly in the woods, the first part of the hike offers magnificent views of the Carcassonne plain, the Corbières and the Pyrenees in the background.
La Montagne Noire via Cubserviès
9.93 mi
+2,123 ft
-2,100 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Roquefère (Aude)
Exploring La Montagne Noire and one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.
The dry stone trail in Aragon
3.25 mi
+341 ft
-367 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Aude
A very pretty walk north of the village of Aragon, allowing you to discover the drystone shelter housing estate with its dry stone walls, its hillside planted with pine trees and the plateau with its drystone shelters, stone walls and panoramic views. The route is very well signposted and the information boards are very interesting.
Drystone shelters of Conques - Aribeau wall
3.37 mi
+289 ft
-292 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
In the Heath du Roi in Conques-sur-Orbiel, many dry stone structures have been restored by a village association. On this walk, we will show you the walls that were originally used to mark out boundaries and create enclosures for livestock at night.
Drystone shelters of Conques - The Rieussec cliffs
3.64 mi
+331 ft
-305 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
A leisurely walk offering an interesting view of the Rieusec valley, Salsigne and Villanière, and on the other side, the Orbiel valley.
Drystone shelters of Conques-sur-Orbiel
4.33 mi
+312 ft
-315 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
On 300 hectares, an association in Conques-sur-Orbiel has restored a large number of drystone shelters, which were once used to shelter farmers when they worked on this inhospitable land. The rocks dug up during the work were used to build these shelters. You will come across around thirty of these drystone shelters.
The Cabardès region of heaths and villages
9.81 mi
+755 ft
-738 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aude
This easy hike takes you through heaths and charming villages such as Fraisse-Cabardès and Aragon, perched on its hilltop. It gives you a taste of Cabardès, the foothills between Carcassonne and Mazamet.
Route of drystone shelters starting from the bridge over the Rieussec
8.65 mi
+873 ft
-869 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Conques-sur-Orbiel (Aude)
An easy walk through the heath, passing a few drystone shelters. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the nearby Montagne Noire.
Montipèze to Aragon around Le Trapel
4.32 mi
+335 ft
-338 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Villegailhenc (Aude)
Walk in full sun. Don't forget your hat and water. Avoid when it has rained the previous week as the vineyard soil is very clayey and remains sticky for a long time. Very beautiful views of the village of Aragon.
