Day Tour to Mirepoix, Montségur, Camon. Private tour from Carcassonne

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Montségur

Mirepoix

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Montségur

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Highlights

It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars… This tour require a good physical condition, and good walking shoes to be able to hike to Montségur castle.Accessible

Carcassonne

Private Tour

10 Hours

MODERATE

French, English

Description

It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars…
This tour will also enable you to discover 2 beautiful and picturesque medieval villages.
This tour require a good physical condition, and good walking shoes to be able to hike to Montségur castle.Accessible to any person with a good physical condition able to hike.
I can lend 4 walking sticks.

Itinerary

Mirepoix

Our first stop is Mirepoix, a beautiful medieval village dating from the 10th century.The large central square is flanked by a magnificent covered arcade, created by half timbered houses supported on wooden pillars.
Montségur castle

We then drive to the Château de Montségur, where the last stake of the Crusade against the Cathars occured in the 13th century.We then spend a relaxing lunch, enjoying the local cuisine.
Camon village

Next stop is for a relaxing walk in Camon, picturesque medieval village, classified amongst the most beauftiful villages of France, it is also known for its hundreds rose trees that are perfuming and decorating the streets.Camon was founded around a Benedictine abbey in the Xth century.

What's Included

Private transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees to Montségur Castle and wine tasting

What's Excluded

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Soda/Pop

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Infant seats available

What To Bring

Make sure to wear good walking shoes, a hat and sun screen.

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible

Not stroller accessible

Not suitable for pets

Infants must not sit on laps

Montségur hiking is not recommended to pregnant travelers or with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.But they can do all the other activities of the day.

Pick up in any hotels, bed and breakfast around Carcassonne.

Pick up from and train station, Airport or port.

Any point of pick up is accepted if around Carcassonne.