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Count's Castle – Great view of the basilica loop from Carcassonne

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Count's Castle – Great view of the basilica loop from Carcassonne

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Count's Castle – Great view of the basilica loop from Carcassonne

01:24

5.18km

70m

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: May 12, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.98 km

City wall in the twilight

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Carcassonne is a must-see, best visited early in the morning when it is not yet very busy.

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2

2.14 km

Beautiful gothic wall arches

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3

2.38 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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3.02 km

Great view of the basilica

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most beautiful French Gothic!

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5

3.21 km

Stained-glass windows of the Basilique Saint-Nazaire

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Fairly large and impressive church

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6

3.25 km

Basilica of St. Nazaire

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7

3.45 km

Aude Gate

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There's something new to discover everywhere

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8

4.01 km

View of the Cité de Carcassonne

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The so-called “health path” from the campsite to the Carcassonne fortress is a beautiful and pleasant one.

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5.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.83 km

1.16 km

646 m

370 m

124 m

Surfaces

2.08 km

1.81 km

822 m

426 m

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