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Villarzel-Cabardès walks
                
                Following the footsteps of the Visigoths in Villarzel-Cabardès            
            
        
                You'll be amazed by the well-preserved state of the Visigoths' tombs found along the way. You can explore the cemetery, made up of fifteen or so graves, at the corner of a path in the middle of shrub land.            
            
            
    
                
                Vineyards and heath in Villeneuve-Minervois            
            
        
                Many points of interest along the route: arboretum, lime kilns, dolmen, legend, remarkable tree...            
            
            
    
                
                The Capitelles de Laure-Minervois trail            
            
        
                In the Laure-Minervois area, drystone shelters known as capitelles bear witness to the history and work of the rural world. This route, marked in yellow, will take you to around thirty capitelles that have been restored by the villagers.            
            
            
    
                
                From the Cabanes dans les Bois to the Château de Bouilhonnac            
            
        
                Take a walk or bike ride along the Canal du Midi, passing through the river port of Trèbes to the Château de Bouilhonnac.            
            
            
    
                
                The tomb of Armand Barbès between Villedubert and Villalier            
            
        
                Discover the tomb of Armand Barbès and the stunning landscapes of the Carcassonne region.            
            
            
    
                
                Drystone shelters of Conques-sur-Orbiel            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                
                Circular Soulanes de Nore and Pas de Montsarrat starting from Limousis            
            
        
                Magnificent landscapes on the border between Haut-Cabardès and Minervois for a circular route that follows the GR®36 on the way back from the foot of Pradelles-Cabardès, taking an old Roman road. Breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, except for the Tramontane wind.            
            
            
    
                
                The red marble quarry known as the Carrière du Roy            
            
        
                If you enjoy walking among junipers, gorse and rockroses on a very stony but not particularly difficult path, you will love this short hike, which will take you to the quarry where the red marble columns of the Palace of Versailles were quarried.            
            
            
    
                
                Cabrespine circular via Trassanel and the Pas de Monsarrat            
            
        
                Between rocks, caves and passes, this hike starting from the Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine offers beautiful views of the Minervois plain, the Corbières massif and, weather permitting, the Pyrenees mountain range.            
            
            
    
                
                Montipèze to Aragon around Le Trapel            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                
                Caves, chasm and rock on the heights of Cabrespine            
            
        
                A lovely, varied hike with alternating limestone and schist formations and many beautiful views (as far as the Pyrenees).            
            
            
    
                
                The marble circuit in Caunes-Minervois            
            
        
                From Notre-Dame du Cros (Caunes-Minervois), a route takes you to former marble quarries, with a picnic stop at the renovated Ventajou refuge, near the ruins of the castle of the old village that has disappeared. On the way back, you pass by the Moulin de Biot, a former witness to a technique of using wind energy for sawing marble.
Warning from the author of the route in the "practical information" tab (2/11/2021)            
            
            
    
                
                Lastours and its Cathar castrums            
            
        
                A pleasant cultural walk 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 work the psoas and quadriceps muscles.
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                Pas de l'Aube loop            
            
        
                A loop trail to discover the sheepfolds of yesteryear and enjoy beautiful views of the Pyrenees, the Montagne Noire and the Pic de Nore.            
            
            
    
                
                Roc d'Agnel, Coroluna Caves, Roc de l'Aigle, Col de la Coussièro            
            
        
                A magnificent circular hike around Cabrespine offering beautiful 360° views, walks through fragrant heath scrubland in bloom (especially in spring), surprising caves (best visited with a head torch) and historical remains (a Roman road, a castle, etc.).            
            
            
    
                
                From Roquo Négro to Montredon via the Ruisseau de la Grave            
            
        
                To complete a loop in the Montagne Noire on unmarked, poorly marked and rarely used paths, we have opened up a few sections of trail that allowed us to enjoy an unusual experience in a little-known area. If you like adventure, don't forget to take the GPX track with you!            
            
            
    
                
                Steep ridges in the Soulanes de Nore Forest south of the Montagne Noire.            
            
        
                Loop, on little-known trails or ones we create, reserved for experienced walkers who are willing to follow the GPX track and are not afraid to take poorly marked trails, most of which are unmarked.            
            
            
    
                
                An unusual discovery of an area of the Montagne Noire starting from Les Ilhes.            
            
        
                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 medieval city of Carcassonne from near and far            
            
        
                From the medieval city, which you can visit before or after the walk, it is worth going to the top of Pech Mary to enjoy a 360° panorama of the city and its surroundings, as well as a bird's eye view of the city, particularly Porte Narbonnaise.            
            
            
    
                
                The Moulin de Biot and the marble quarries via Ventajou            
            
        
                This hike, partly off the marked trails, allows you to see the hamlet of Biot, its quarry and its mill. As you pass the marble quarries (you will cross four during the hike), you will understand the titanic work carried out by our ancestors during the last century. The hike ends with a long, safe cliff-top path offering spectacular views of the Minervois plain and, beyond, the Corbières massif. In good weather, you can see the Pyrenees in the distance.            
            
            
    
                
                Towards the Ruisseau du Cros and Font dal Rainard            
            
        
                This hike offers a variety of landscapes and trails in the Félines-Minervois marble quarry area. The passage along trails that we have recently opened up allows you to discover places that are little known or unknown.            
            
            
    
                
                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.            
            
            
    
                
                From the Plateau de la Matte to medieval Ventajou            
            
        
                A magnificent hike in the hills above Féline-Minervois. Our footsteps echo on the marble that lies just below the surface of the heath. Sumptuous views of the Minervois. And medieval ruins to admire.            
            
            
    
                
                La Montagne Noire via Cubserviès            
            
        
                Exploring La Montagne Noire and one of the highest waterfalls in Europe.            
            
            
    
                
                Mas-Cabardès - The four villages circuit            
            
        
                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.