Quest for adventure, near our campsite for a sporting holiday
After a restful night’s sleep and a good breakfast, there are plenty of options to push your limits while discovering the region.
Day 1
A feast for the eyes underground and in the open air
Departure for the Gouffre de Cabrespine. A 40-minute drive from the Montolieu campsite, discover a unique natural site where beauty and thrills come together.
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable underground adventure with the Grotte de Cabrespine acrobatic course, located in the heart of the large chamber of the chasm. Tyroliennes, monkey bridges, Nepalese bridges… await you for a unique experience.
Then enjoy a picnic lunch with a unique view of the Cubserviès waterfall. For a breathtaking view of the waterfall, head for the hamlet of the same name, located on a rocky outcrop in Roquefère.
Admire this natural masterpiece from the belvedere.
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The 90-metre waterfall, the highest in the Aude, is formed from streams on the Sambrès plateau. It rolls down several steep slopes, 35 metres of which are visible from the viewpoint.
Energy to spare? Join us for a 2h to 2h30 hike around the 4 castles of Lastours.
Lastours is an impressive archaeological site with its four castles (Cabaret, Tour Régine, Surdespine, Quertineux) perched on a rocky base, and its medieval village, Castrum de Cabaret, nestling in the valley.
The tour is divided into two stages: a panoramic view from the Belvedere, then access to the monuments via a pathway from the former textile mill.
Day 2
Playing local around Montolieu
The car is off today! Departure directly from the campsite for hikes around Montolieu. From the back of the campsite, head for the Saint Roch chapel. Through the vineyards, discover magnificent panoramas as you follow the paths lined with capitelles. Once you’ve reached the chapel, let yourself be dazzled by the remarkable trees and, from the stone benches, contemplate the view over the village of Montolieu and its surrounding countryside.
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You can then head back down to the village of Montolieu, where one of the 5 restaurants will offer you a well-deserved break. You can then head north of the village for the Moulin de La Dure hike along paths that trace the history of Montolieu and its mills. Although the mills are no longer visible, you’ll be enchanted by the view of the Pyrenees, the woodland paths and the banks of the Dure and Alzeau rivers. A short detour will take you to the Pont de L’Izoule, testimony to the incessant traffic of another era.
Other hikes are available not far from Montolieu, including L’abbaye de Villelongue, Moussoulens and its garrigue, and a little further afield in Aragon…
Day 3
Escape to the water’s edge
After underground and outdoor visits, it’s time to take to the water. The region’s lakes offer a wealth of possibilities.
The Bram water ski lift, inaugurated in 2015 on the Buzerens lake, a former sand pit, offers a unique gliding experience. It offers activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding, wakeskating and handiwake. An ideal place to enjoy the pleasures of the water in the heart of the Cathar countryside.
You can even rent our mountain bikes for the day, leaving from the campsite and heading for the Canal du Midi to reach the circular village of Bram and its nautical leisure base.
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Carcassonne’s Lac de la Cavayère is a haven for relaxation, swimming and sporting activities.
It offers: 3 supervised beaches (sand and grass) in season. Various leisure activities: water games, mini-golf, accrobranche, ski lift. a walk around the lake (5 km, approx. 1h walk), an interactive game on biodiversity, picnic areas for convivial moments.
The beach at La Franqui in Port Leucate (1h15 drive) was the first seaside resort in the Aude region in the 19th century, and has retained its family atmosphere and old-world charm. At the foot of the cliffs, in the shade of hundred-year-old pines, you’ll find terraced restaurants, shops and all the facilities you need for an ideal beach day.
A natural beach dedicated to board sports (wingfoil, kitesurf, windsurf, kitefoil, paddle…), it offers 3.5 km of sand between the Mediterranean Sea and the pond, to satisfy all tastes!
To round off your stay in style, there’s nothing like a bike ride to discover the medieval city of Carcassonne.
Rent our mountain bikes for the day and pedal along the Canal du Midi to Carcassonne. Between locks and landscapes, let us guide you through the streets of Carcassonne to discover the local culture and history.
Looking for a sportier experience?
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Discover the many mountain bike trails available from the campsite, with several loops ranging from 20 km to over 50 km!
Between vineyards, garrigues and historical and cultural sites, you won’t be disappointed!
After a great day of adventure and discovery, there’s nothing like a cocktail on the terrace back at the campsite to share photos of the thrills!
Day 4
Cycling in the Aude region
Our favorites
Our favorite: Discover Montolieu on a Buggy with Montol Aventure departing from the campsite!
Want more?
Climbing at Caunes Minervois, canoeing on the underground river at Cabrespine, cycling or hiking up the Pic de Nore, no-kill fishing at Moussoulens, Montolieu and the Maquisards route at Trassagnel.
To combine history and hiking, La Grotte des Maquisards.