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The most distinctive feature in the design of Celtic crosses is the surrounding circle that connects the crossbars and the vertical beams. This circle is sometimes interpreted as a symbol for the sun; in accordance with this symbolism, Celtic crosses are sometimes also referred to as sun crosses. I found the following meditative reflection on this topic in the hospital chaplaincy of the Protestant deanery of Nassauer Land: "The sun cross is a special symbol of Celtic Christianity. It can become a symbol for spirituality. + What you can practice – the horizontal arm of the cross. Your conscious rituals, prayers, and moments of silence. The attention you give to the sacred. + What happens to you – the vertical arm of the cross. Experiences that touch and transform you. Moments in which you sense something greater than yourself. + What gives you meaning – the circle that encompasses both. Words, stories, and traditions that help to understand and share these experiences. Spirituality connects you with sources of strength that reach deeper than what you can see. For me, as a Christian, spirituality is a word for encountering the God who revealed himself in Jesus."

From Comus, so in the direction of the descent by electric mountain bike. Magnificent and completely doable. We cautiously dismounted on some sections of 50-100 meters which were too steep and stony. However, in the opposite direction, forget it!

For a long time, they connected the Aude with the Ariège. This ancient Cathar route allowed the bonshommes to reach Comus from Montségur, and from there to nearby Montaillou.

The most impregnable of the Cathar castles. The Cathars finally surrendered after an 11-month siege. The choice was conversion to the Roman Catholic Church or the stake. 200 Cathars chose the stake...

A beautiful wayside cross, beautifully decorated with flowers during our visit; perhaps because it was two days after the summer solstice, which is said to be a very special experience here...

This castle was the only one of the larger and more famous Cathar castles we were missing... and the visit was totally worth it 🥰

Beautiful view of the "safe mountain" - the somewhat arduous climb is definitely worth it, because from the top you have a fantastic view ☺️

Done on the way down. To put it into perspective, the problematic section is not that long (2km). I was sometimes able (prudently) to stay on the bike, between pushing and even carrying. There are impassable sections, and the elevation gain is indeed high (25%+): it is a mountain hiking trail. But the site is breathtaking and is worth including this section in a tour, especially on the way down. On the way up, I can well believe that it must be a struggle.