Sentier à la rondeLe Chemin des Bonshommes GR®107La vallée du DouctouyreEstelle Peak and Saint-JulienAfter parking at the town hall of St-Julien de Gras-Capou, enjoy a walk along a path between two hills before starting the ascent leading you near Estelle Peak, where you’ll be...Le tour de FougaxHike to the castle of RoquefixadeRoquefixade is at the crossroads of several trails. From east to west, the Cathar Trail connects Foix to Montségur and on to Catalonia. To the north, the Tour du Pays d'Olmes...Sentier Cathare GR®367Chemin du VignerThe Tabariane LoopThe Tabariane site will immerse you in the Merovingian era. Archaeological work has uncovered 166 graves. The site of this necropolis features interpretive panels illustrating...Mont Fourcat par MontferrierLe QuiéTour du Pays d'Olmes nordThe fountain circuitThis lovely family walk invites you to discover this small heritage site and its beautiful landscapes. The village of Roumengoux has nine recently restored fountains that once...Le TaulatStarting from the Moulzoune pond, this beautiful hike through wide open spaces and Canadian-style landscapes allows you to enjoy this mountain environment and its pastoralism...De la voie verte au lac de MontbelTour de SibraÉtang de MoulzouneTour of Lake MontbelThis walk offers a magnificent view of the Massif de Tabe.La JaquetteChemin de PezegadoOur selectionAll hiking trails
canal-du-midi-962338©canal-du-midi-962338|Droits réservésFrom the Canal du Midi to MontsegurFrom the Canal du Midi to the foothills of the Pyrenees, the voie verte between Bram and Lavelanet is the perfect way to cross the Cathar Pyrenees to the fortress of Montségur,...ADT09_0009341_MD©ADT09_0009341_MD|Charles RiponFrom Mirepoix to LavelanetThe first section of the future V81 greenway in the foothills of the Pyrenees, the cycle route from Mirepoix to Lavelanet offers a journey between Cathar castles and royal...All mountain bike toursThe green lane
Saddle up!a different kind of hikingequestrian 1©equestrian 1|Droits réservésHorseback ridingThe Cathar Pyrenees are the perfect place for horseback riding. In the land of the Merens horse, there’s no shortage of places to gallop and trails to trot. At horse...ADT09_0006914_MD©ADT09_0006914_MD|Oscar Rodbag - Ariège Pyrénées TourismeEquestrian centersIn the Cathar Pyrenees, a number of equestrian centers offer activities, courses and rides for beginners or advanced riders, in the heart of an exceptional natural environment!...
De Montbel dam©De Montbel dam|Droits réservésMontbel Lake in winterLe lac de Montbel est l’un des lieux marquants de nos Pyrénées Cathares : en hiver, il présente un autre visage. Idéal pour une randonnée, pour se ressourcer au contact...Pic St Barth©Pic St Barth|Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées catharesThe Saint-Barthelemy Massif Regional Nature ReserveThe Saint-Barthélémy regional nature reserve is located in the Occitane region of France. It is the first nature reserve in Ariège, visible from Toulouse to Carcassonne , and...Morenci (8)©Morenci (8)|Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées catharesView of Montsegur from the cross of MorenciA virtually flat path with an extraordinary, unprecedented view of Montségur castle. From the Morenci cross to the ruins of the Pechiquelle farm, you’ll be able to take...image00028 (1)©image00028 (1)|Delphine DenteMontbel lakeThis is the cool oasis of the Cathar Pyrenees, ideal for a day at the beach… or fishing. Straddling Aude and Ariège, the lac de Montbel is the most beautiful lake...Charles_Ripon_ADT09_0009448_MD©Charles_Ripon_ADT09_0009448_MD|Charles RiponThe GreenwayThe “voie verte” in the Cathar Pyrenees is a former railroad line between Mirepoix-Chalabre-Lavelanet, created in 1903. The line linked the industrial Hers valley...ADT09_0006943_MD©ADT09_0006943_MD|Delphine DenteThe plateau of la Calm – RoquefixadeA peaceful village, a path that meanders quietly up to the Calm plateau, dominating the Ariege Pyrenees chain in the distance, overlooking Roquefixade castle and the Lesponne...MOUNTAIN BIKE (4)©MOUNTAIN BIKE (4)|Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées catharesMountain bike ridesThe Pyrenees Cathares is the ideal destination for cycling in all seasons! From easy family outings accessible to all, to steeper, more rugged loops, the various mountain bike...canal-du-midi-962338©canal-du-midi-962338|Droits réservésFrom the Canal du Midi to MontsegurFrom the Canal du Midi to the foothills of the Pyrenees, the voie verte between Bram and Lavelanet is the perfect way to cross the Cathar Pyrenees to the fortress of Montségur,...ADT09_0009182_MD©ADT09_0009182_MD|Charles RiponTop walks and hikesHere are a few suggestions for wonderful walks and hikes in the Cathar Pyrenees! ADT09_0009182_MD©ADT09_0009182_MD|Charles RiponMonts d’Olmes summer resortBreathe in the mountain air and escape the daily grind for your next vacation… Just 1h30 from Toulouse and 1h15 from Carcassonne, the Mont d’Olmes nature resort...Peche Montbel©Peche Montbel|Droits réservésFishing in the Cathar PyreneesLac de Montbel, high-altitude lakes, rivers and streams are here to tempt anglers! Rich in fish stocks, they offer a dream setting for teasing gudgeon or trout, in sublime...sdr_HDRB©sdr_HDRB|CCPOActivities and hobbiesWhether you like the land, flying with the birds or going round in the water, this is the place for you… There’s something for everyone: for the quiet ones in...