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Cycling travel in the Cathar Chateaus Area
Bike Tour to visit the Cathar Castels in South France
7 days / 6 nights
The cathar castles were built on the top of mountains, so if you want to visit them you need to be firm on the pedals !
At Languedoc Nature, we know pretty well the area, so we organise quality routes. It means that we design the itinerary throughout roads with low traffic to let you discover peacefully the landscapes in Languedoc.
The choice of the hotels, gites, B&B, restaurants and other suppliers is one of our main concern. We are willing our clients to experience the best during their holidays with us.
Formules proposées
Freedom formula
- You have the IGN maps (1/25000th) and a detailed topo-synthesis of the hike (cartographic documents).
- Your accommodation, your meals and visits are reserved by us.
Les temps forts du voyage
- bike trip from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Ariegean Pyrenees passing through the wild Hautes Corbières.
- the pleasure of cycling on small, unpredictable roads
- A rich heritage through the Cathar castles along the route.
- the encounter with an exciting story
- typical and welcoming villages
- the pleasures of the table and the good wines of Corbières... once the stage is finished !
NIVEAU
This biketour is intended for people who are used to cycle on hilly routes. It is better to book this trip if you practise regularly sport all year long.
Le PROGRAMME
Tremendous itinerary which takes you from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pyrenees throughout the Corbieres vineyards and garrigues. It is a good opportunity to visit these fortified castles to understand the history of the area. Experience typical villages and taste mediterranean dishes and beverage.
Stage 1 - 71 km - elevation : 745 m
Stage 2 - 66 km - elevation : 1005 m
Stage 3 - 60 km - elevation : 1095 m
Stage 4 - 63 km - elevation : 945 m
Stage 5 - 57 km - elevation : 405 m
Stage 6 - 62 km - elevation : 160 m
PERIODS
Season 2026 - From May to the end of October.
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| La prestation comprend |
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• Accommodation in hotels or in B&B. • Breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners. • The road book and the maps in the self guided trip |
| La prestation ne comprend pas |
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• optional : luggage transport • optional : bike hire • Personal expenditure • Cancellation insurance (4,5%) |
VENIR EN TRAIN
We all know the impact of our car travels on the environment. Driving to the holidays location can produce a large amount of CO2 because of the long haul distance to get away...
Nearest train stations : Port la Nouvelle
Check your journey by train with SNCF or OUIGO and contact us for any further information.
The cathar castles were built on the top of mountains, so if you want to visit them you need to be firm on the pedals !
At Languedoc Nature, we know pretty well the area, so we organise quality routes. It means that we design the itinerary throughout roads with low traffic to let you discover peacefully the landscapes in Languedoc.
The choice of the hotels, gites, B&B, restaurants and other suppliers is one of our main concern. We are willing our clients to experience the best during their holidays with us.
Program
Tremendous itinerary which takes you from the Mediterranean Sea to the Pyrenees throughout the Corbieres vineyards and garrigues. It is a good opportunity to visit these fortified castles to understand the history of the area. Experience typical villages and taste mediterranean dishes and beverage.
Stage 1 - 71 km - elevation : 745 m
Stage 2 - 66 km - elevation : 1005 m
Stage 3 - 60 km - elevation : 1095 m
Stage 4 - 63 km - elevation : 945 m
Stage 5 - 57 km - elevation : 405 m
Stage 6 - 62 km - elevation : 160 m
The bike-tour
Source : umap.openstreetmap.fr
PERIODS
Season 2026 - from April to October
Trip highlights
- bike trip from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Ariegean Pyrenees passing through the wild Hautes Corbières.
- the pleasure of cycling on small, unpredictable roads
- A rich heritage through the Cathar castles along the route.
- the encounter with an exciting story
- typical and welcoming villages
- the pleasures of the table and the good wines of Corbières... once the stage is finished !
Freedom formula
- You have the IGN maps (1/25000th) and a detailed topo-synthesis of the hike (cartographic documents).
- Your accommodation, your meals and visits are reserved by us.
Niveau
This biketour is intended for people who are used to cycle on hilly routes. It is better to book this trip if you practise regularly sport all year long.
Travel advisories
Slideshow
Slide 1 selected
| La prestation comprend |
|
• Accommodation in hotels or in B&B. • Breakfasts, packed lunches and dinners. • The road book and the maps in the self guided trip |
| La prestation ne comprend pas |
|
• optional : luggage transport • optional : bike hire • Personal expenditure • Cancellation insurance (4,5%) |
COME BY TRAIN
We all know the impact of our car travels on the environment. Driving to the holidays location can produce a large amount of CO2 because of the long haul distance to get away...
Nearest train stations : Port la Nouvelle
Check your journey by train with SNCF or OUIGO and contact us for any further information.
Freedom formula
- You have the IGN maps (1/25000th) and a detailed topo-synthesis of the hike (cartographic documents).
- Your accommodation, your meals and visits are reserved by us.
Niveau
This biketour is intended for people who are used to cycle on hilly routes. It is better to book this trip if you practise regularly sport all year long.