Let yourself be dazzled

The most beautiful sites and panoramas in the Cathar Pyrenees

Want to take in the sights and sounds… You’ve come to the right place to contemplate the Cathar Pyrenees in all their splendour. Away from the crowds and the noise, we offer you beauty, grandeur and WHAOUUUUUUUU!

Breathtaking

The most beautiful viewpoints

There are places like this where the magic happens, where a stroll becomes a real pilgrimage that invites you to take a step back and let your soul soar in the face of so much beauty. Whether you’re in love for a romantic picnic, or on a familyadventure, take the time to enjoy the moment!

From the Belvedere of Castella to the Saint-Roch Chapel

The view from the bridge of Camon

The plateau of la Calm – Roquefixade

Belvedere of the caroulet Montsegur

Beautiful by nature

Geological curiosities

Spend a day out and discover some incredible places. The sights and beauties of nature invite you to join in their grand spectacle. The region is rich in geological curiosities that mark our landscapes.

The Gorges de la FrauCanyon, smugglers and Cathars

A beautiful stroll in the coolness of a natural canyon, that’s what the Gorges de la Frau have to offer! A place of history and passage…

The intermittent fountain of FontestorbesExtraordinary and mysterious

The Fontestorbes fountain is a geological curiosity unique in the world for its power. It is famous for itsnatural intermittent flow phenomenon, which takes place from mid-July to mid-November, offering visitors a delightfully refreshing break.

Waterfalls of RoquefortThe freshness break

We often hear that Nature works wonders… and the petrifying waterfalls of Roquefort les Cascades are the proof! This succession of waterfalls gushing out of a lush setting is a refreshing change of scenery.

Depending on the season

Ski or beach?

Depending on the season, you’ll find something to satisfy all your desires… It’s up to you to choose the right moment!

Lake of Montbel

It’s thecool oasis of the Cathar Pyrenees, ideal for a day at the beach… or fishing. Straddling the border between the Aude and Ariège departments, Lac de Montbel...

Preparing your stay in Monts d'Olmes

Winter sports, snow, skiing, snowshoeing and all this just 1h30 from Toulouse and 1h15 from Carcassonne? Come to the Monts d’Olmes resort for a winter getaway or your...

Spotlight on

Old stones and pretty villages

Montségur, Camon and Mirepoix are the trio of villages that reveal the soul of our Cathar Pyrenees. It’s a journey back in time: as you stroll through their streets, in the shadow of their preserved houses, you can expect to see a knight straight out of the Middle Ages, or a procession of Cathar Perfects… Or maybe you’ll come across a weaver or a potter?