Marble Trail – Loop of Trausse

A hike suitable for both families and experienced hikers. 

Trail markers: yellow + red “M” logo 
Park in front of the cooperative winery, then walk to the starting point by following the trail markers. Take Rue Marcellin Albert toward the village. At the bend, turn right onto Rue Nationale, then immediately left onto Rue des Remparts. Continue to Place Neuve, then turn right and pass under the stone archway to reach the trailhead. 
Start and finish: Place de la Tour de Trencavel. Take the small street heading north, following the yellow markings with a red “M.” Pass Place Vieille, then take the small Rue Saint-Martin and turn right onto Rue de la Pompe. At the intersection, turn right again. 
At the next intersection, turn left this time. At the Y-shaped intersection, turn left again (heading north). Further on, following the trail markers, cross the Canet stream (which may be dry) and pass by a house on the right (the former Paulignan sheepfold). 
Continue straight ahead, and 400 meters further on, at a trail junction, turn left uphill (north).  On this climb, look for the dolmen “Les allées couvertes de Jappeloup” on the right side of the trail. 
Arrive at the Saint Roch Chapel and its water source. A lime kiln is located 100 meters above, on the right (private property). Continue toward Trausse-Minervois. At the intersection with the cross, take the path straight ahead (south), then turn left onto Rue Saint Roch and left again onto Place Vieille to return to Place de la Tour de Trencavel.