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 | Cycling the Cathare Castles | from 585 € | | Pyrenees - Cycling - 7 days |  |
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Secret valleys, where snow-capped Pyrenean mountains are visible in the distance, permanent wildlife, these are only some of the realities that await you when you travel through the heart of this magnificent landscape between Aude and Pays d’Ariège.
The majority of the routes taken are the secondary roads linking the typical Pyrenean villages where you are sure to receive a warm welcome.
Many places are impregnated with history such as Limoux, Puivert or Chalabre, and the famous castle of Foix. |
| Program | |
Day 1
Check in to your hotel in Limoux. A stroll around the historical town of Limoux, home to the oldest sparkling wine in the world : La Blanquette de Limoux.
The itinerary starts with a ride from Limoux to the Saint-Hilaire abbey, a roman abbey-church with a remarkable cloister.
25km, 2h30, +160m, -160m. |
Day 2
A route which is culturel and sportive in nature, returning to the Occitanie country and its ancient villages such as Chalabre, and the fortified village of Camon, dating back to the XIIIth century.
48km, 5h00, +510m, - 390m . |
Day 3
Today’s cycle takes you from Mirepoix, through some exquisite countryside to Foix, where you explore it’s highly acclaimed castle.
50km, 5h00, +250m, -190m. |
Day 4
Cycling towards the historic ruins of Montségur you will encounter some mysterious and memorable landscapes.
35km, 4h30, +855m, -305m. |
Day 5
Today your ride traverses the Cathare region up to Puivert and its Troubadour castle.
46km, 5h00, +425m, -870m. |
Day 6
Advancing on through the elevated Aude valley up to the sun baked vineyards of the Corbières.
43km, 4h30, +370m, -660m. |
Day 7
End of the tour in the morning, departure after breakfast. |
| Departures |
| Departure every day from the start of April to the end of November. Bookings from two people or more |
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| Prices |
| Price (€) | from 01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008 | | Price per person | 585 | |
| Supplements/Reductions | | Bike rental | 100 €/pers | | Single supplement | 130 €/pers |
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| Trip Summary | Start
Day 1 at your hotel in Limoux (Aude) to leave at 14 o’clock.
End
Day 7 at your hotel in Limoux.
How to get there
Carcassonne airport
Accommodation
Rooms in a 2 star hotel or guest house. Possibility of rooms for three people or single rooms if requested according to availability. Evening meal and breakfast at hotel or guest house.
Number of people
From 2
Level of difficulty
4 to 6 hours of cycling per day, each stage ranging between 35 and 50 Km. Intended for people with an average level of fitness. Not technically difficult.
Guide
Self-guided tour.
Carrying
Carrying only your belongings for the day, your baggage is transported by vehicle.
Price includes
6 nights in a hotel or guest house, 6 breakfasts, 4 evening meals, internal transfers, baggage transfers, trip dossier, maps and topo-guides.
Price does not include
Drinks, travel insurance, the visits to sites, lunch, evening meal of days 1 and 6 at Limoux.
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