La vallée du Touyre et de l'HersLe chemin de ronde du Carla de RoquefortChemin du VignerLa JaquetteHike 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...Le tour de CamonChemin de BessetMont Fourcat par MontferrierLe Chemin des Bonshommes GR®107Gr7 BisChemin de MirevalGrand tour du château de LagardeDe la voie verte au lac de MontbelLa Croix de MilletTour de SibraThe 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...Chemin de PezegadoPic du Saint-BarthelemyThis hiking route takes you to the highest point of the Tabe Massif. It is the best known of the peaks, with three lakes : lac des truites, du diable and lac supérieur.Estelle 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...La vallée du DouctouyreThe Gorges of La FrauThis out-and-back trail allows you to walk through the dramatic La Frau gorges all the way to the village of Comus (Aude). Over a stretch of 3 km in elevation, the Hers river...Le circuit des MongesTour du Pays d'Olmes nordTour of Lake MontbelThis walk offers a magnificent view of the Massif de Tabe.The tour of the Péreille gorgesFamily walk along the Péreille Canyon, a nesting and breeding ground for Egyptian vultures and other migratory birds. The gorges, which form a small canyon, were once used for...The hillsidesA gentle family walk that passes through the village of Le Sautel, where you can admire a centuries-old oak tree near the church door.Etang d’Appy depuis la station des Monts d’OlmesSentier Cathare GR®367La chapelle Saint RochBetween Vineyards and SpringsThis 12 km walk is the perfect chance to discover three charming villages. Rich in small heritage, this route also leads you to the old water mill in Limbrassac and the...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...The communal forest of BélestaThis beautiful walk takes you through a magnificent fir forest covering more than 1,000 hectares as far as the Sault plateau. Made up of coniferous trees, it is one of the most...Le QuiéDe Freychenet au Mont FourcatThe 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...Les crêtes du PlantaurelPic GalinieThe Saint-AulinThis easy and pleasant circular trail, marked in white and red then yellow, will take you close to the Croix de Terride, which marks the intersection of several paths, one of...Le tour de FougaxL'éolienneLa PeyregadeA stroll through La Peyregade takes you on a journey back in time along its cobbled paths, where you can admire its rich vernacular heritage: cave wash houses and barns. This...Étang de MoulzouneLe chemin pavéSentier à la rondeOur 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!...
CATHAR COUNTRY (39)©CATHAR COUNTRY (39)|Droits réservésThe Merens horse in the Cathar PyreneesIf you see herds of small black horses on our roads and paths, you’ve come across the Mérens horse. These hardy Ariegeois ponies are pure Pyrenean products. Traditionally...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,...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...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...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...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...ADT09_0009182_MD©ADT09_0009182_MD|Charles RiponTop walks and hikesHere are a few suggestions for wonderful walks and hikes in the Cathar Pyrenees! 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...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...Guillaume_Payen_ADT09_0007439_MD©Guillaume_Payen_ADT09_0007439_MD|Guillaume Payen - Ariège Pyrénées TourismeSki Rail offer – ENThe “Les Monts d’Olmes” Skirail offer is an experiment on sale online only from 21 December 2023 to 18 February 2024 for journeys on Saturdays only, departing...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...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...
