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Villegailhenc walks
Villegailhenc and the Bade du Goy
Visorando Member
3.57 mi
+351 ft
-344 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Villegailhenc (Aude)
The trail is on very clayey ground; best avoided within ten days of rain.
It’s best to go in summer, but do take the usual precautions (exposure to direct sunlight).
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.
Villemoustaussou, Carcassonne and Pennautier circular loop
4.42 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Villemoustaussou (Aude)
This unpretentious walk allows you to stroll in the fresh air through countryside that has remained very rural despite the proximity of the two villages and the town, which you can see via the Hôtel du Département, perched on its hilltop.
Ridge walk from Villemoustaussou
5.66 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Villemoustaussou (Aude)
A circular walk with no particular difficulties, partly on roads open to traffic. The route has very little shade and no water sources; best avoided in extreme heat. Beautiful views of the Montagne Noire and the Pyrenees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pech Bruyer Wood in Pennautier
2.08 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Pennautier (Aude)
A walk through the wooded hills south of Pennautier, signposted in green by the “Pennautier Nature et Patrimoine (PNP)” association. The distance and elevation gain are minimal, making the route accessible to all. From the top (the easternmost vantage point on the route), you can see the whole of western Carcassonne (you can even make out the citadel). The route also takes you past an old, ruined bandstand.
Route de la Louve in Pennautier
5.86 mi
+223 ft
-220 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Pennautier (Aude)
Circular route marked in red by the Pennautier Nature et Patrimoine (PNP) association. Legend has it that a beautiful noblewoman from Pennautier would dress up as a wolf at night to meet her lovers along these paths. A lovely walk that follows the Fresquel and continues through fields and vineyards in the countryside west of Carcassonne.
Route des ponts de pierre à Pennautier
5.18 mi
+223 ft
-217 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Pennautier (Aude)
This walk is organised by the “Pennautier Nature et Patrimoine (PNP)” Association and is signposted in blue along the paths to the north of Pennautier. It takes you along an easy path and allows you to see the structures built by our ancestors to manage water drainage and ensure access to farmland.
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.
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.
The Rivals–Paret-Longue circular loop starting from Carcassonne
4.36 mi
+79 ft
-92 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Carcassonne (Aude)
If you enjoy walking through vineyards and fields, this walk is for you.
Please note: We were givenpermission by telephone to pass alongside the gate, on condition that we respect the property.