De beste gravel-rutene rundt Toulouges

Narrow but easy to ride. Really nice, next to fruit field

Castelnou is a very beautiful town. Well worth a visit.

trail nearby was also very nice,

beautiful view of the surroundings

This village lies at the foot of the Aspres and is surrounded by two limestone plateaus, the Causse de Thuir and the Roc de Majorque (altitude 443 m). Founded in the 10th century, it seems to have been forgotten by time after serving as the capital of the Viscounty of Vallespir for more than three centuries.

The Roc de Majorque (444 m high) preserves the remains of a large Roman square tower. A magnificent 360° panorama of the Corbières, the Roussillon plain, the Pyrenees, and their foothills is available. An orientation table is available there.

Castelnou is situated at the foot of the Aspres Mountains, with the legendary Catalan mountain Canigou in the background.

This castle likely dates back to the 12th century. Although medieval in design, it was remodeled in the 13th and then again in the 16th century. Its architecture is inspired by medieval Catalan architecture, and it is likely privately owned.