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Puilaurens Castle – Panoramic view loop from Lapradelle

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Puilaurens Castle – Panoramic view loop from Lapradelle

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4.8

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Puilaurens Castle – Panoramic view loop from Lapradelle

01:34

4.75km

210m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional Corbières-Fenouillèdes

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.53 km

Ascent to Puilaurens Castle

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The ascent to Puilaurens castle is a climb leading to a famous Cathar castle in the Aude, perched on a rocky spur of the Mont Ardu at an altitude of 697 meters. The trail, steep and root-strewn, winds through a shady pine forest before ending with an old stone path and an impressive system of zigzagging switchbacks. From the ramparts of this well-preserved royal fortress, one of the "Five Sons of Carcassonne", the panoramic view encompasses the Boulzane valley and the distant Pyrenees.

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2.66 km

Puilaurens Castle

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2.66 km

Stunning view of nature

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From here, you can appreciate a breathtaking view of the Corbières-Fenouillèdes Regional Natural Park. The panorama is green and lush, breathtaking.

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4.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

2.00 km

245 m

127 m

Surfaces

2.36 km

2.14 km

223 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Friday 28 August

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