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Day tour to Montségur and Mirepoix. Private tour from Toulouse.

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Toulouse. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day tour from Toulouse to Montségur and Mirepoix
02 Round hike to Château de Montségur
03 Learn about the Cathars and the Crusade against them
04 Visit the picturesque medieval village of Mirepoix
05 Enjoy beautiful natural scenery and heritage sites
06 Suitable for travellers with good physical condition
07 English- and French-speaking guide

Discover the dramatic history and striking landscapes of southern France on this private day tour from Toulouse to Montségur and Mirepoix. Ideal for nature and heritage lovers, the experience combines a scenic outing with insight into the story of the Cathars and the medieval past of the region.

Travel to the Château de Montségur for a round hike to the castle, where you will learn about the tragedy of the Crusade against the Cathars. The day also includes time in Mirepoix, a picturesque medieval village known for its historic character and, on Monday mornings, its outdoor market.

This tour is best suited to travellers with a good physical condition and appropriate walking shoes for the hike to Montségur castle.

Discover the dramatic history and striking landscapes of southern France on this private day tour from Toulouse to Montségur and Mirepoix.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Toulouse

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Montségur castle

We then drive to the Château de Montségur, where during a1hr30 round hike I will tell you the dramatic story and tragedy of the Crusade against the Cathars which occured in the 12th century. We then spend a relaxing lunch, enjoying the local cuisine.

Mirepoix

Next stop is Mirepoix, a beautiful medieval village (it has an amazing outdoor market every Monday morning), the earliest mention of the place dates back to the 10th century.

The route