Factsheet|Self-guided walk | Level 2/5 | 6-7 walking days Cathar Castles, from Quillan to Foix Your route in brief Strong points • Walk in the heart of the Cathar country, between • Discovery of the Cathar castles : Puivert, castles, forests and gorges Montsegur, Roquefixade, and beautiful Foix • Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses • Crossing the Frau gorges • A warm climate, adapted to walking all year long !! From the Mediterranean to the Pyrenees Ariegeoises, in the heart of the sun blessed Corbieres region, or between Montsegur and Foix you can find the secret trails and castles of the chateaux cathares. Imposing stone castles built high up on rocky crags or pogs. These fortresses are the symbol of a tragic, political intrigue and drama that shook the South of France. This walking holiday combines a historical interest that stirs the imagination, as well as some memorable walking through lush, unspoilt mountains and valleys. This walking trail is divided into two sections, the first week’s walking is from Queribus to Quillan and the second week from Quillan to Foix. We offer this itinerary as a weeks walking, or you can link the two weeks together to complete the whole trail. We can supply you with GPS tracks for the entire route, just ask us ! www.gr10-liberte.com / www.respyrenees.com Tél : (33) 5.34.14.51.50 ou (33) 6.83.82.98.28
[email protected] •PROGRAM Day 1 : Start of holiday in Quillan The itinerary offers a remarkable diversity of Mediterranean and mountain vegetation. You will see the unusual chalet of Carach and the village itself that is famous for its XI century church.