After a bathe in the Castrum swimming pool facing the unique panorama of the Pyrénées range you will leave this beautiful Occitane home to cross the valley of la Baure and reach Roquefixade, the castle of which perched on a spur was another refuge for the Cathares.
The village typical of the XIIIth century walled towns lies around a rectangular square rectangulaire which owns a fountain-watering place.
You will leave the Olmes land to reach Foix. At the end of the valley and on top of its rock the fortress towers the city and watches the entrance of the upper valley of Ariège.
Stroll in the quarters of the old town and do not forget to cast a glance at the river famous to carry sand enclosing gold flakes. While visiting the castle you will discover a magnificent panorama over the Pyrénées range, the valley of Ariège and the Sugarloaf Mount of Montgaillard. Then you will resume the driving towards the Plantaure mountains.
A scenic journey will lead you to the Py pass before travelling to the foot of the Mount Pastouret the summit of the area.
From villages to helmets you will reach the Hers valley that you will follow up to Mirepoix.
This walled town is quite outstanding for its main square surrounded by houses from the XIIIth and XVth centuries. Their first floor supported by wood roof structures which are superbly worked lay forward stunningly beautiful frames. After a ferry crossing to the Montbel dam you will reach the charm and the quietness of the former abbey of Camon
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