Valmigère walks

Loop around Valmigère in the undergrowth, then up to the heights with a beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees and the Pic de Bugarach. The loop is marked with a descriptive sign in front of the town hall and marked in yellow. It is described in an anti-clockwise direction, but I recommend doing it clockwise, as the slopes are gentler on the way up (I did the loop in this direction). The signs indicate a time of 3 hours, which should be taken into account with breaks, as it is not difficult.

An ascent through forest, with beautiful stands of cedar trees. A pleasant ridge walk with beautiful views.

A large, gentle hill that is easily accessible, Milobre de Bouisse nevertheless rises to an altitude of 878 m and offers a magnificent view of the Corbières, the Canigou massif, Pech de Bugarach and the Ariège Pyrenees. After an open first section dominated by pastures, the route continues through charming valleys where conifers grow alongside numerous deciduous species before returning to the meadows for a final panoramic view.

A circular route from Rennes-les-Bains up to Pech Cardou. Can be done in the suggested direction or the opposite, starting from Rennes-les-Bains or Serres.Please note: there is no IGN route map for the Pech Cardou area. Follow the OSM base map or, better still, the suggested GPX track, which is essential. Allow 5 hours for the walk. A concrete marker marks the route of the Méridienne Vert at the foot of the listed bridge at Serres sur Le Rialsesse.Yellow markings are fairly common. Various directional posts which do not necessarily relate to the proposed hike.

Part of the route is through woodland. 360° view from the summit of Pech Cardou. At the end of the hike, you can take a dip in the natural hot springs.

A hike partly through the woodland, to explore the Pierres Tremblantes and the Fauteuil du Diable sites.

A beautiful, bucolic hike along a river with a few tributary streams. Three-quarters of the route is shaded, easy for beginners but with some steep sections. Trail marked in yellow.

This amazing circular takes you through Mediterranean heath and the Blanquette de Limoux vineyards. Starting from the village of Saint-Polycarpe with the remains of its 8th-century Benedictine abbey, the route crosses the communal forest and the village of Villar-Saint-Anselme. At the end of the route, there is an arboretum sponsored by Yves Duteil. The trail is marked with yellow lines and circles.

In Sougraigne, in the heart of the Hautes Corbières, springs the Sals, a saltwater spring which has long attracted the attention of neighbouring communities. Today, the Salicorne association brings together the surrounding villages around a shared project. It invites you to discover this unique site, once frequented by a variety of tradespeople: glassmakers, jet miners, charcoal burners, woodcutters, shepherds, pedlars and, of course, smugglers and customs officers from the Ferme Générale hot on their heels.

Departure from Couiza and its 16th-century Château des Ducs de Joyeuse. You will wind your way along paths lined with dry stone walls and several drystone shelters, passing through the villages of Cassaignes and Coustoussa with its ruined castle. This trail takes you to the heights of Montaut and Les Planèses, where you can admire the peaks of Pic de Bugarach, Brau and the Pyrenees. There are alternative routes and you can start from Cassaignes or Coustoussa.

A beautiful hike, steep at first, which quickly runs along the top of the valley, with a bird's eye view of the village and the surrounding hills. You will then go deeper and deeper into the forest.

This hike will take you along a new route updated by a village association that is reviving forgotten paths that once allowed villagers to reach the vineyards and graze their flocks of sheep. You will discover drystone shelters that were used to shelter from the wind and bad weather and, in the case of the larger ones, to store equipment for working in the fields.

Walk in the hills above Montazels facing Rennes-le-Château and Pic de Bugarach.

It's not the most interesting route in the massif, but it's the shortest way to quickly reach the summit of the famous site that became legendary in 2012, the Pech de Bugarach, the mysterious highest point of the Corbières massif, a foothill of the Pyrenees and a landmark for griffon vultures, which you're sure to spot.

Route providing access to Pech de Bugarach.Warning: the access path is extremely damaged and eroded. It is more like a mountain trail.Do not underestimate this short hike, where you will need to use your hands in places. I have classified it as difficult.Please stay on the marked path. Warning signs saying "Hors Sentier" (off trail) have been installed in many places. Thank you. 5 May 2025. Route updated following user comments. So please follow the advice above: stay on the marked paths.

A lovely circular discovery walk. A GPX track is required. Although there are various markings and signposts, these do not necessarily correspond to this circular route; furthermore, the IGN base map does not always match the actual terrain.

This is a relatively short, intense loop route at altitude, climbing Pech du Bugarach from the village via La Fenêtre.

Ascent of Pech Bugarach starting from La Bastide, a hamlet with a few inhabitants in the commune of Camps-sur-l'Agly. Climb to the summit of Pech de Bugarach and return via theCol de Péchine. A short hike but with a significant elevation gain. ⚠️ Please note the difficulty of reaching the summit from (2) and the tricky descent from (4). See the section: practical information.

The Lacamp plateau overlooking the Val de Dagne offers numerous viewpoints. Heath, communal forest (beech and oak) and state-owned forest (fir and cedar). This trail passes two orientation tables that provide information about the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees. It led to Bouisse, a day's walk across the Lacamp plateau. On the village square, next to the fountain and at the corner of the old town hall, a sign describing the trail was installed in 2010. Since 2020, the old public toilets have become the smallest museum in the world!

Once you've conquered the first kilometre, this hike offers superb panoramic views. The path along the ridge allows you to discover beautiful holm oaks, white heather, cotton cistus and many other plants.

A very pleasant hike, but best avoided in summer. Beautiful views of Bugarach and the Corbières. Along the route, you can see the site of the old glass furnaces and taste the saltwater spring. The hike is classified as difficult because you need to know how to find your way, read a map and/or follow the GPS track. The GPS track and map are almost essential as there are many paths and the trails are not always well marked.

Path of lights and colours: the white of the limestone cliffs, the blood red of the earth, the green of the meadows and trees, the blue of the sky and mountains, the scent of pine trees and the winds that carry our dreams far away as we admire the exceptional panoramas. Path of the mysteries of Abbé Saunière and his confessor of Espéraza: walk in their footsteps to the heart of their history and their landscapes.

In Taurize, you may see the "bull" on the church wall and perhaps also the ancient pagan altar dedicated to the cult of Mithra on the hill overlooking the village. Some say there are mitounes fairies!

Hike around Maryonnes with beautiful views of the Corbières. The trail climbs steeply in the first part through the undergrowth.

Nature trail along the Aude river and urban trail through the villages of Campagne-sur-Aude and Espéraza.

Pomas: a village worth exploring. An unpretentious walk suitable for everyone, offering beautiful scenery.

The route is shaped like a leaf, in reference to the vineyard it crosses. It leads from Serviès-en-Val to Rieux-en-Val and then to Villemagne. Follow the well-marked "Chemin des Six Sens" (Path of the Six Senses) and return to Serviès-en-Val by following the yellow markings.

In the heart of Limouxin, the small village of Cépie offers magnificent views over the Aude valley during this hike.

Rouffiac-d'Aude, located on a promontory, overlooks the Aude valley and marks the boundary of the Malpère. At the top of the trail, you will have a breathtaking view of the Razès, the Pyrenees and the Montagne Noire. You will walk through the woods in the Malpère hills. The path is very well marked with yellow lines and squirrel symbols.

A beautiful, challenging hike around the Galamus Gorges, which you will follow from the start of the route. The arrival at Pla de Brézou is also magnificent. A huge space at this location.

Very nice circuit that will take you over grazing areas that are still used. The last part of the circuit overhangs the gorges of Galamus.

Rocky landscapes, forest trails, views of the Canigou and Bugarach.A GPS is useful on certain sections.This hike is not recommended if you are prone to vertigo.

A very pretty route that takes you through areas still used for grazing and to Pech Auroux, offering a 360° view of the Corbières to the north, the Fenouillèdes to the south and Bugarach to the west. The last part of the route overlooks the Gorges de Galamus. Hike closer to 750 m elevation gain. A less challenging version is available: Le Pla de Brézou

In the Malepère region, a route through the vineyards of the same name with magnificent views of the Pyrenees.

A family hike accessible to all, in the Aude Pyrenees, leading to the Belvédère du Diable viewpoint, with the chance to discover the unusual Carach chalet along a constantly shaded route.

A lovely walk through the forest, sheltered from the wind on days when the Tramontane is strong. A challenging hike with a steep climb to reach the Belvédère de la Mousquière, but the view more than makes up for the effort!!! Beautiful views from the Belvédères du Diable and lovely glimpses of the Quillan valley or Bugarach along the route.