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The Cathar

Trail

Carcassonne

to Montségur

Highlights
• Historic citadel
Discover the history of the medieval
citadel of Carcassonne

• Lofty castles
Explore the great windswept castles
of the Corbières
• Dramatic gorges
Drive through the thrilling gorges of
Galamus and Pierre Lys

• The last stand of the Cathars
Climb to the summit of Montségur,
the Cathars’ last stronghold

Winding path that leads up to Quéribus, with
a stunning backdrop