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Welcome to Conques-sur-orbiel, a charming town nestled in the heart of the Aude region in Languedoc-Roussillon. Here, every street corner tells a story, and every path leads you on a picturesque journey. Begin your exploration with a visit to the Saint-Michel Church, a stunning architectural masterpiece steeped in centuries of history. Then, wander through the narrow streets and admire the ancient...See more

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Aribaud’s Walls - Les capitelles
3.6 km

Aribaud’s Walls - Les capitelles

In Conques-sur-Orbiel about thirty volunteers meet for half a day a week to restore these capitelles (dry stone hutS) which served as shelters for the winegrowers during the bad weather. Signs: Blue markings Departure to the right of the big sign going up the track for about 200m. Take on the right a path (small trail) following the blue arrows. Gradually go into the "Occitan garriga" scrubland to discover different “capitelles”. Arrival on a track, on the right for 50m then on the left where four visual supports will inform you about the Essences of the area, the Garrigue, the Alaric mountain and the Pyrenees. Resume the progression behind you by following the markings, you will pass in front of the capitelle des Jumelles. Then two capitelles further on, you will leave on your right the departure of the Cagarot (path N°4, 2km, with beautiful panoramas) and by taking on the left you will arrive at "l'embarrade", this place was restored and fitted out in picnic area by a local association of protection of the capitelles. The path continues on the right up to a track, turn left, slightly uphill for about 250m. On your right, you can see another construction, "l'assietadou" dry stone shelter for sitting. Then the signposts will take you to the left, the progression will take place in a rather dense garrigue, very pleasant and you will end up on a new track. Turn right for 50m and then turn left (do not go over the power line). You will fall back on the track of the departure, take on the left in light descent for the return. You are facing south towards the Pyrenees: admire the panorama... Return to the parking lot.

1 h
2.2 km
Very easy
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On the plateau de la Bade
3.9 km

On the plateau de la Bade

The omnipresent scrubland reminds of the pastoral activity or abandoned vineyards. One can easily imagine a few goats, passing by on calades (slopes), greeting grape-pickers while feasting on a few branches. Signs: Yellow markings Leaving from the cemetery in rue des Pyrénées. Go up towards the plateau by a rather steep path and pass in front of the water tower. Turn right onto the “chemin des hauts du Thou” and continue until you reach a grassy path. Follow it until you reach a crossroads: turn left and then immediately right. As you walk along the Bade Plateau, the dry-stone walls that once marked out the cultivated plots of land are still visible. On a clear day, the panorama of Carcassonne and its city is revealed with the Corbières and the Pyrenees in the background. After going down the slope, take the track to the right in order to join the asphalt road linking Pennautier to Villegailhenc. Once there, notice in front of you a grey cylindrical marker indicating the passage of the “Méridienne Verte”: a project aiming to materialize the line of the meridian of Paris in France by trees. Turn right for about 250m and then right again on a slightly uphill path. Follow the yellow marks up on the plateau, you will pass in front of a small well protected by a few stakes. A little further on, you will see the panorama of the Montagne Noire and its highest point marked by the Pic de Nore (red and white antenna). The village of Villegailhenc is at your feet. At the crossroads, take the left path which is paved with large pebbles and goes down to the outskirts of the village via “rue du Thou”. Turn right on rue de la Bade and turn right one last time on rue des Pyrénées to get back to the starting point of the loop.

2 h
4.9 km
Easy
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The Bosc Grand path
7.2 km

The Bosc Grand path

Loop to the north of the village, you will pass close to the cave, take the opportunity to visit it (pay for entry)! WARNING: in summer, protect yourself from the sun and keep hydrated because of the long distance, the sunshine and the elevation gain. Start in the centre of the village, Place de la Fontaine. Head north on Rue du Four, then continue along a slightly sloping path towards the "Grave" stream. Further on, turn left at the junction with the "Ménentière" stream and go up towards Fournes-Cabardès. In the village, turn right on rue de la bergerie (D401) leaving the wash house on your left. Walk for about 450m and then take a path on the right. Go down towards the Courrebies valley and go up to Sériès. Take the D401 and cross the hamlet then the ford. At the level of the "Courtal Long" sheepfold, in the left-hand bend, take the path on the right towards the pass (alt 644m) on the crest of Mount Simel. Take a break to admire the landscape. Resume the progression: go down the stony path for 1km then at the level of a grove of trees, turn right through the scrubland. At the bottom of the track, turn right and 150m further on, turn right again and go up. Arriving at a flat area, at a small crossroads: look out for the signs. Turn left and follow a small path in the middle of fairly short vegetation. Go down to the level of the Limousis cave, cross the shady car park and then take the road opposite which leads back to Limousis.  

4 h
9.8 km
Easy
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Route from the Pyrenean Piedmont to Santiago de Compostela Carcassonne to Fanjeaux - GR 78
7.5 km

Route from the Pyrenean Piedmont to Santiago de Compostela Carcassonne to Fanjeaux - GR 78

In the Middle Ages, the journey along the Camino de Santiago was an important spiritual epic.Pilgrims took a route that led them through Carcassonne, the Camin romieu to Compostela. Signs : Red and white* WARNING: Global description of the itinerary. For more details on this trail, the purchase of the IGN map or the guidebook is recommended.Start of the hike at the Notre Dame de la Santé chapel at the beginning of the Pont Vieux which crosses the Aude, at the foot of the city of Carcassonne. This small chapel was adjacent to the Saint Jacques hospital, which has now disappeared. Leave Carcassonne along the river.You will pass through the hamlets of Maquens and Villalbe to the Taure lake in the middle of a pine forest. Then you reach the villages of Lavalette... join Alairac by the vineyars , a beautiful example of circular village ... then Arzens (Jacquaire stop: communal lodging), an old fortified village.You will enjoy the evening stopover in Montréal d'Aude (Jacquaire stopover: communal lodging), a village perched on a hill from which a magnificent 14th century collegiate church dominates.12.9 km further on is the charming village of Fanjeaux, also on a hilltop, a powerful castrum from the Cathar period. In Fanjeaux you can also follow in the footsteps of Saint Dominic, founder of the Dominican order.From Fanjeaux the GR78 merges with the GR7. The stage between Fanjeaux and Mirepoix (25,9 km) will offer you as many beautiful surprises.

48 h
40 km
Easy
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Le Vallon de la Valette
7.8 km

Le Vallon de la Valette

At the bottom of a valley runs the small stream of la Valette, with an unregular and weak flow. It goes through a limestone land, due to the sea advancing 52 thousand years ago. You will encounter Aragons botanical path. On the side of the valley, limestones vary with marls used as a support for terrace culture. Except some vineyards, vegetation is mostly Mediterranean. It is characterised by the importance of long lasting leaves species, which give those green landmark even in the winter. Yellow markingsStart by going left of the permanent podium. The path starts by the crossing of a stream, then goes on following it back up. You will then need to turn right in order to cross the stream on bridge, and turn left right away and walk between the two hills. Walk along an exposed large field (used to be some vines) in order to go back up the hillside along the stream.Further , a small wooden bridge will allow you to cross it again. The path will progressively go upwards  to the Font de l’Orme plateau, in an undergrowth,  very enjoyable during summer.Turn left once then again 100 m further.                                                Go past a shelter under a rock. Carry on straight ahead, the landmark opens and allows you to admire the valley and its rocky escarpments before your sight drifts to the village built on a buttress.Once out of the undergrowth, the path goes down to the left, leave the starting points on the right. Once down, you will find the "La Valette" stream and on the right, the path leading back to the parking lot.

1 h
4.3 km
Very easy
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Dry stone and scrubland
7.8 km

Dry stone and scrubland

This route takes you on a journey of discovery of landscapes shaped by men. On limestone plateaus covered with scrubland that had to be cleared to make them suitable for cultivation, stones were used to build low walls, enclosures or dry stone huts named "capitelles".These constructions, originally built for agriculture (cereals and then vines) were used as temporary shelters by shepherds in case of bad weather. There are very few specific pastoral buildings: there are enclosures either to keep the sheep or to enclose the crops and protect them. Signs : Yellow, follow the track with the sign “pierres seches”The path climbs up to the plateau via Avenue des Capitelles, running alongside,  at times , an old draille (a passageway for herds) on the left.At the top of the housing estate, take the path to the large enclosure wall on the left (interpretation panel).On your right, the path goes through the scrubland.Follow the yellow markings, reinforced by white signs. Numerous dry stone constructions and typical vegetation (boxwood, thyme, broom, etc.).The plateau offers beautiful views over the Carcassonne plain and the Pyrenees.After arriving on a track, turn right for about 500m then left towards the trees.Carry on through the open countryside and down a winding path.Once on the track, fork right for 400m.One last time to the right in the undergrowth, take a small shady path, which is very pleasant in the summer, going back up to the arrival point.

2 h
5 km
Very easy
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La Grotte des Maquisards - The resistants cave
8.7 km

La Grotte des Maquisards - The resistants cave

Near to the GR 36 and the giant chasm of Cabrespine, a nice walk on the Mediterranean slope of the Montagne Noire and its limestone landscapes. Yellow mark with a circleDeparture from the parking lot on the left before the village’s entrance.Leave the parking lot and go towards the village. Once at the first house, turn right onto rue du 8 Aout 1944.About 100 meters later, outside of the village,  take the path on the right towards the Maquis stele.Behind it, on the left, the path carries on through vegetation with some difficult passages on the rocks : be careful when the weather is humid.Once you have crossed "Laure’s gulch", you will need to go up a little in order to cross another gulch a bit further : "Matte  Arnaude’s" one.Then go up through a more dense vegetation that will shield you from the sun.There is a path through a small wall in the shadow of some oak trees.Once at the pass, go slightly on the right on a relatively flat path for 1 km : please remember to close all three gates.Soon after, you will encounter a cross-path : turn right to go slightly up.Soon, you will come across a fork.Turn right and admire a beautiful point of view,  then go down for 500 meters until the Coroluna cave.Carry on going down until Escoles ravine, then go back up.At the cross-path, turn left. You will walk in front of another bigger cave that was used as a shelter by the resistance.There is a commemorative plaque above the entrance.While passing by, it would be nice to have a thought towardsthem  : "they died for FRANCE and FREEDOM".Follow the itinerary towards the stream (it can be dry sometimes).Walk back up for 90 m bringing you back to the Maquis stele .Go back to Trassanel village in order to go back to the parking lot.

3 h
6.1 km
Easy
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Via Ferrata in Mazamet
23 km

Via Ferrata in Mazamet

Looking for big thrills? Desire to surpass yourself? The via ferrata of Mazamet is for you! In the the Arnette gorges, in Mazame, via ferrata and giant zip line, under the footbridge. Acrobats and adventurers will enjoy this safe activity which completes, since 2022 the current tourist offer. This land is located in a protected natural site carried by an outstanding historic heritage (Cormouls-Houlès remarkabe gardens, St-Sauveur ruins, classified archeological site), and a rich and diverse wildlife. Nearby, after crossing the Mazamet's Hymalayan footbridge at 70 meters high over the Arnette river, you will find the medieval village of Hautpoul and its gardens, as well as, on the GR7, the House of Wood and Toy, its arboretum and its orchard. A nice wander along the 'Art Net' to picnic in th the shadows of chestnut trees. - Via Ferrata with ziplines : . Access: 20 mn . Drop : 90 m . Length: 880 ml . Difficulty: AD à D+ . Duration: 2 h 30 . Way back: 20 mn - Via Ferrata without zipline . Access: 30 mn . Drop: 110 m . Length: 370 ml . Difficulty: AD à D+ . Duration: 1 h 30 . Way back: 20 mn - Via Ferrata (upper part of Hautpoul) . Access: 20 mn . Drop: 60 m . Length: 130 ml . Difficulty: PD . Duration: 45 mn . Way back: 25 mn Minimum gear required: . Helmet . Harness . Closed shoes . Rest Karabiner & short lanyard . 2 wide aperture autoblock gate karabiners . Karabiner aerolink specifically for continuous safe line . Lanyard aeroline Ferrata . Double lanyard with shock absorber . Gloves General recommendations: Access to the Via Ferrata of Mazamet is prohibited: - to children measuring less than 1,35m and minors who are not accompanied by un experienced adult ; - outside opening hours and over night ; - in adverse weather conditions and especially when the route is slipppery and affected by snow, ice and stormy conditions. You agree to undertake this activity at your own risk. If you have little or no experience in this type of activity, please contact the services of a guide. Equipment rental: Mazamet Tourist Office Online booking: www.tourisme-castresmazamet.com/billetterie Rates: 18€/pers. Groups more than 5 persons: 16,50€/pers. Groups more than 10 persons : 15€/pers. Deposit: 400€ (on the day of the rental, chèque ou Crédit card) For beginners or persons needing a guide, you can contact: - Aude Escapades - Laurence Combes 06 03 50 00 85 - Axecime - Yannick Saulnier 06 08 42 27 13

95 rue de la Resse 81200 Mazamet
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Grand' Hortensia
55 km

Grand' Hortensia

Fully renovated and furnished holiday home for 14 people, just outside the village, 1 minute from the leisure centre. Situated at an altitude of 620 metres, in the Hautes Terres d'Oc, your holiday at Saint-Pierre de Trivisy in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. You'll love the friendly locals, the leisure centre ideal for children (and adults too!), the first-class rivers for fishing, forest walks, hiking trails... In the village, you'll find all the shops you need for your holidays, a wellness and spa centre open all year round, a leisure centre with a water park, water slides, Aventure Parc (tree climbing) and lots of entertainment in summer... Fully renovated and furnished holiday home sleeping 14. For families or groups of friends, it is located at the entrance to the village, on the road to Lacaune, just a minute's walk from the leisure complex. Enclosed garden, terrace Ground floor: - large living room opening onto a single-storey terrace at the rear, equipped with a wood-burning stove, - fully-equipped kitchen (traditional oven, microwave, combined fridge-freezer, extractor hood, dishwasher... ) with comfortable dining area, - laundry room opening onto outside terrace with washing machine, ironing board and iron - wc 1st floor: - 3 bedrooms, each with double bed (140x190), - large bathroom with bath and shower, hairdryer - wc 2nd floor: - 2 bedrooms, each with double bed, - bedroom with 2 single beds (90x190) and 2 bunk beds (90x190), - 2 toilet cubicles with shower, - wc A small games house with a multi-games table (table football, billiards, table tennis and table hockey), board games and toys for the children. External electric car charging point. Le Grand Hortensia can be rented in a smaller format (ground floor and 1st floor only), a gîte for 6 people, Le Petit Hortensia (reference G1746 on Gîtes de France).

1200 avenue des Monts de Lacau 81330 Saint-Pierre-de-Trivisy
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾