The Tautavel Tower
Departure from Cases-de-Pène (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This is an alternative way to the Tour de Tautavel from Cases-de-Pène. Advantage: sheltered from the tramontana wind. Disadvantage: sunny in summer.
To the foot of the Château de Quéribus from Cucugnan
Departure from Cucugnan (Aude)
From the village, a climb to the foot of the Château de Quéribus on well-marked paths.
See: practical information.
The descent is quite steep, after waypoint (5).
It's quite possible to do this circuit the other way round, and climb from waypoint (6) to (5).
Along the heights of Leucate
Departure from Leucate (Aude)
Far from the hustle and bustle of Port Leucate, there is a magnificent place where peace reigns. The cliffs of Leucate. They link Leucate Village to La Franqui and this short walkk will let you discover their different features: cliffs, vineyards and pastures for sheep.
The Pla de Brézou
Departure from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Very nice circuit that will take you over grazing areas that are still used.
The last part of the circuit overhangs the gorges of Galamus.
The Two Fountains circuit
Departure from Laroque-des-Albères (Pyrénées-Orientales)
Hike to discover the fountains of Laroque-des-Albères: the Font dels Simiots and amazing animals which, according to legend, kidnapped babies and came to settle near the fountain after being dislodged from Arles-sur-Tech; the Font de la Vernosa, a well-preserved, beautiful fountain from where one has a magnificent view of the plain of Roussillon.
The Cap Béar loop
Departure from Port-Vendres (Pyrénées-Orientales)
A walk amid vineyards, through scrubland, and along the coast, with beautiful views of the Cap Béar and the Anse de Paulilles cove.
Montferrer castle
Departure from Montferrer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This walk takes about an hour and a half to two hours including time to explore the castle. The way up is fairly steep but should be fine for people who are moderately fit.
L'Ile Saint Martin and the Goules Trail
Departure from Gruissan (Aude)
Travel across this ancient island with magnificent views of the ponds of Narbonne. A family-friendly hike in the scrubland and pine forests.