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Small pass with Puivert castle in sight during the climb

At the 4th bend, much easier and shaded. Pleasant little pass.

The architectural heritage of the commune includes two buildings protected as historic monuments (Wikipedia)

Lagarde Castle is a former 11th-century fortified castle, now in ruins, whose remains stand in the French commune of Lagarde, in the Ariège department, in the Occitanie region. (Wikipedia)

By Hugues-Olivier Dumez Published on April 3, 2025 at 6:32 a.m. "Magnificent!", "It's a change from recent years," "The flow is substantial; in 29 years, I've never seen water overflow the side edges at the level of the protective grilles." On social media, comments are pouring in, praising the healthy level of this artificial lake at the foot of the Pyrenees. Located between Ariège and Aude, Lake Montbel is currently filling up like a swimming pool.

The Col de Festes and its view of the snow-capped Pyrenees in the distance: the perfect picnic break! The best thing is to take the path that starts from the summit for 200m and you will find yourself in peace and quiet with a beautiful view!

Puivert is located between Razès to the north and the Sault region to the south. It is part of Quercorb. The name of this small natural region of Languedoc is not very well known. On the other hand, the commune itself is famous.