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Hiking in Aude
Occitanie,France
From the Montagne Noire to the edges of the Pyrenees, the Aude stretches to the Mediterranean coast and offers an endless variety of landscapes. Let yourself be tempted by the numerous activities and discoveries that the department has in store for you!
Passing through medieval towns, Cathar castles, high mountain peaks, vineyards or even along the Mediterranean coast, experience unique adventures in Aude, a land traversed by vast landscapes and remarkable biodiversity!
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Aude
Hiking and walks in Aude in the heart of nature
In the Narbonnaise Regional Natural Park, set off on a walk to discover exceptional nature between lagoons, massifs, islands, scrublands, the Canal du Midi, salt marshes, and vineyards... A true concentration of the Mediterranean!
Take the time to watch the birds at the Sainte-Lucie Regional Nature Reserve. The Coast of Midi will surprise you with experiences to live. Sail through the magic of the lagoons, overlook the Mediterranean from the Leucate plateau, stroll along the Canal du Midi and the Robine Canal around Narbonne... Here, on the Coast of Midi, family hiking finds its full meaning.
Here are a few words also about the new Corbières-Fenouillèdes Regional Natural Park ! During your hikes, you can also enjoy the multitude of natural sites this territory offers.
The Corbières Massif with its impressive peaks and natural sites: the Gorges of Galamus or Terminet, as well as its emblematic Pic de Bugarach, which beyond its mysteries and legends offers an exceptional hike. The Corbières-Fenouillèdes Regional Natural Park is crossed by the mythical Cathar Trail (GR®367) and the GR®36.
This Regional Natural Park also concentrates the most emblematic sites of Cathar history : the castles of Puilaurens, Peyrepertuse, Quéribus, Termes, and Aguilar, which became royal fortresses and are part of a UNESCO World Heritage nomination process.
The department is also home to numerous limestone caves formed by water passage. Natural jewels to discover without exception!
Our small selection of towns and villages not to be missed:
- The medieval city of Carcassonne, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site;
- Narbonne and its Saint-Just and Saint-Pasteur Cathedral, the city’s most prestigious monument; and the prestigious Narbo Via museum;
- Gruissan or Leucate, sporty and family seaside resorts ;
- Characterful villages where it’s pleasant to stroll such as Montolieu, Caunes-Minervois, Cucugnan, or Alet-les-Bains…
Some hiking ideas in Aude
With over 4000 kilometers of carefully maintained paths and trails, Aude offers a multitude of hikes. For an hour or several days, take the time to discover an exceptional and privileged environment.
Here are some hiking route suggestions to do in Aude. But after all, adventure is also about making your own path. So, go for it!
On the long-distance hiking trails of the Aude....
For long-distance hikes, famous trails cross the department, including:
- GR®367: The Cathar Trail from the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea to the balcony of the Pyrenees. It will take you to the famous "Citadels of vertigo"!
- GR®78: The Pyrenean piedmont path allows you to discover the rich heritage of the Pyrenees by traversing magnificent mountain landscapes, from Carcassonne to St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, passing through Lourdes.
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GR®36 : Crossing the Aude from north to south, this route offers a succession of landscapes and grand panoramas, from the Montagne Noire to the Corbières.
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