France - Cathar Castles trail from Port la Nouvelle to Quillan towards the Pyrenees
Self-guided hiking - the Cathar Castles Trail
From Port La Nouvelle to Quillan, between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean, in the heart of the sun baked Corbieres region of south-west France, the hike progresses from wild, lush countryside to mountains and sun-blessed vineyards, with a cultural heritage which derives from some of the most mysterious and dramatic pages of the history of France : the Catharism
Day 1
Port la Nouvelle
Day 2
PORT LA NOUVELLE - ROQUEFORT LES CORBIERES – 10.5 km – 2h30
Day 3
ROQUEFORT DES CORBIERES - DURBAN – 16.km – 4h00 -+ 480m.
Day 4
DURBAN - TUCHAN – 28 km – 8h30 - + 800m.
Day 5
TUCHAN - DUILHAC S/PEYREPERTUSE 24 km – 6h00 - + 750 m
Day 6
DUILHAC - LA BASTIDE DES CAMPS – 20.3 km – 5h00 - +800 m
Day 7
LA BASTIDE - BUGARACH – 10 km 3h00 or 7h00 (ascent to Pech de Bugarach)
Day 8
BUGARARCH - QUILLAN – 23 km – 6h15 - +700 m
Day 9
QUILLAN - End of your trip after breakfast.
Included : see details in Dates and Prices section
2 and 3 star hotel and charming guest houses
Half board (dinners)
The luggage transfers from hotel to hotel
A road book and a map
English speaking assistance for all your questions on your trip.
Access : Carcassonne, Perpignan
Starts in : Port la Nouvelle train station
Ends in : Quillan
Information : click on "ask for more information"
Phone : +33 558 48 71 65
See also : the Cathar Castles trail from Quillan to Foix
How to reserve ? see details in Dates and Prices section
Highlights
Gorgeous scenery : vineyards, distant peaks.
Wonderful food and wine,
Charming villages and guest houses.
