Étang de MoulzouneThe 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...La 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...La 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...Le Chemin des Bonshommes GR®107Tour of Lake MontbelThis walk offers a magnificent view of the Massif de Tabe.L'éolienneThe 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...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...Between 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 chemin pavéChemin du VignerLes crêtes du PlantaurelGr7 BisLe tour de FougaxPic GalinieLe QuiéLe circuit des MongesLa vallée du Touyre et de l'HersLa vallée du DouctouyreThe 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 chemin de ronde du Carla de RoquefortLe tour de CamonThe 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...Grand tour du château de LagardeLe 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...Chemin de BessetPic 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.De la voie verte au lac de MontbelSentier à la rondeLa Croix de MilletTour du Pays d'Olmes nordTour de SibraEtang d’Appy depuis la station des Monts d’OlmesLa chapelle Saint RochThe 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.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...Chemin de MirevalDe Freychenet au Mont FourcatThe 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...Mont Fourcat par MontferrierSentier Cathare GR®367Chemin 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!...
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...Design Untitled 91©Design Untitled 91|Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées CatharesVelocipedie Occitane – Cycling adventureLes 11, 12 et 13 septembre 2026, les Offices de Tourisme des Pyrénées Cathares, du Limouxin, Au cœur des Collines Cathares et l’Office de Tourisme des Pyrénées Audoises...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,...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...
