Count's Castle – Lake Cavayère loop from Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

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Count's Castle – Lake Cavayère loop from Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

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Count's Castle – Lake Cavayère loop from Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

05:21

19.4km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Count's Castle

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The Count's Castle reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries AD. It then housed the Cathars. After the support of the Cathars, the castle was besieged in the …

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1.35 km

City Wall of Carcassonne

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The ramparts of Carcassonne were built in several stages over more than a millennium by the Romans (3rd-4th centuries), the Trencavel viscounts (12th century), and then the kings of France …

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1.52 km

Lady Carcas

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Replica of the depiction of the city's namesake. It's probably just a legend that this beautiful lady gave the city her name, but a nice legend nonetheless 😅
The legend …

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1.61 km

Medieval cemetery

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It succeeds a cemetery that had become too small, located on the Gravette plateau, which was closed in 1955.

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1.71 km

Carcassonne Cemetery

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A good place to take a breather when the Cité is completely overcrowded.

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1.88 km

Carcassonne's double ramparts

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stunning

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8.41 km

Lake Cavayère

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Lake Cavayère is the ideal site for getting into the water when you are near Carcassonne. It is also the ideal place for a walk on the banks.

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

5.13 km

5.02 km

1.69 km

394 m

Surfaces

7.22 km

5.00 km

4.62 km

2.55 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

20°C

14°C

67 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Count's Castle – Lake Cavayère loop from Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

Count's Castle

City Wall of Carcassonne

Lady Carcas

Medieval cemetery

Carcassonne Cemetery

Carcassonne's double ramparts

Lake Cavayère

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