Tour of Lake Cavayère near Carcassonne

Lake Cavayère is the place to visit in Carcassonne when the sun is out. The path around the lake is laid out clearly and is very easy to follow even with children (over ten years). The ever present lake provides a very pleasant setting.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.86 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 33 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 42 m

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    Highest point: 164 m
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    Lowest point: 141 m

Description of the walk

Reach Lake Cavayère located south-east of Carcassonne. A three-level car park has a great number of spaces.

(S/F) From the end of the car park, head towards the lake, passing by the beach on your right below.
Follow the path that veers to the left towards the north. Pass beneath the tree climbing facilities.

(1) Pass through the fence, turn right onto the road and continue for about 150 m, then take the road on the right leading to the dam.

(2) Crossing over the dam should not present any difficulty. Always be careful with children, the slope on the left is steep. At the end of the dam, head up the small metal staircase and continue on the path opposite. Always remain on the path closest to the lake ignoring the paths that head off to the left.

(3) At the fourth crossroads, the shortcut heads out on the left avoiding the passage down to the end of the "cap". Pass by it and continue along the lake by turning right.

(4) Approach the houses, and when passing through, a rustic establishment may offer refreshments depending on the season. Say hello to the goats an the billy goat.

(5) Drive past the leisure centre and visit the toilets if need be.

Back to the car park (S/F).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 164 m - Lac de la Cavayère car park
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 148 m - Barrier
  3. 2 : km 1.16 - alt. 144 m - Start of the passage over the dam
  4. 3 : km 2.45 - alt. 144 m - Possible shortcut
  5. 4 : km 4.27 - alt. 141 m - Sale of refreshments
  6. 5 : km 4.48 - alt. 145 m - WC Toilets
  7. S/E : km 4.86 - alt. 164 m - Lac de la Cavayère car park

Notes

(5) Toilets

Worth a visit

(2) On the left there is a view of the Gaja Castle.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
chapelou
chapelou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, quiet and relaxing course just a few minutes from the city of Carcassonne, I recommend

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Squicky
Squicky

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Works are under way, so it will be impossible to walk around it until February 2022. But the initial path is very practical and well signposted, perfect for little walkers who will be able to enjoy a beautiful view of the lake.

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Pierre31
Pierre31

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Nice loop but the site is too developed

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lolo11160
lolo11160

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

a track that is only tarmac, the gradient is not very high or low, but there are some jagged sections! it climbs steeply and then descends just as steeply over part of the route (before or after the dam) except for going around the lake and seeing people everywhere on the small beaches or play areas, not much to see. not too much shade on the track. certainly more pleasant when it's overcast and/or cool, there, it was very hot :whistle(sunglasses)jap:

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dufland
dufland

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy route, mostly tarmac, thanks to the creator.

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seeuws
seeuws

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good with children

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licianus
licianus
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very easy route. Can be done with the whole family. No hiking boots required. Should be avoided on weekends as it is overcrowded with walkers, especially if the weather is fine. More of a walk than a hike, but still a pleasant stroll.

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