Montségur – Gorges de la Frau loop from Montségur

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Montségur – Gorges de la Frau loop from Montségur

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Montségur – Gorges de la Frau loop from Montségur

04:21

28.1km

1,570m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve biologique intégrale des Gorges de la Frau

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Start point

Parking

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190 m

Montségur

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Montségur is located at the foot of Mount Pog, in the department of Ariège. This charming mountain village is notable for preserving the ruins of a medieval …

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388 m

Edge of the hairpin (Montségur)

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4.24 km

Cathar trail through the forest

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Leaving the Gorges de Frau canyon, the Sentier Cathare (Cathar trail) follows a track through the beautiful and thick forest, parallel to the Rivels stream. The ground can be muddy, so you have to be careful.

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10.1 km

1438

Peak

10.9 km

Col de La Gargante

Mountain Pass

12.4 km

Pla du Boum

Highlight • Natural

14.5 km

Comus

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Comus is a small mountain village in the Aude. It is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters, in a beautiful environment. On the outskirts of the town, there is …

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14.7 km

Gorges de la Frau

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Gorges de la Frau is a narrow canyon that stretches for three kilometers. This protected natural space is formed by the erosion of the Èrç river on the rock. The …

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17.6 km

Frau Gorges

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

If you are approaching the gorge from Fougax-et-Barrineuf, once you're in it expect a very tough hour of hike-a-bike. It's hard work but worth persevering because it's an incredible experience …

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22.0 km

Beautiful rest area with shelter

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A perfect place to take a break during your hike. If it rains, you have shelter; and if the weather is nice, a table allows you to enjoy your snack in peace.

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