Discovering the cathar mountains

Description

The departure of this trek is the small mountain village of Comus (1300 m), a wild and authentic place in the Plateau of Aillou, a high pyrenean plateau where the climate, the animals and the flora are similar to the high mountains environment. During the first part of our tour we will discover the mountains spurs of Ariege and Aude : lakes and castles that remind the tragic history of the Cathars and several viewpoints on the Pyrenees. We will ride on open and easy trails (easy conditions that suit the riders not used to the mountain).

Ascent to the mountains and once in the Plateau of Sault the riders can enjoy galloping in the freedom of great spaces.

Planning

Saturday

Reception of the riders at the gîte near Comus

Sunday

Comus (gîte) – Montségur (gîte)
Descent from the Plateau of Aillou through the Gorges of Frau, a canyon where the cliffs above us are 400 meters deep, dug by a torrent in the calcareous rocks. Bottom of Montsegur castle (920m), the last famous Cathars shelter

Monday

Montségur – Roquefixade (gîte)
A ride through great mossy woods towards Roquefixade castle(750m), that appears at the top of a cliff as out of our way. Ride to the castle and gorgeous panorama over the Chain of Tabes and the valley under our feet.

Tuesday

Roquefixade – Montbel (bivouac)
Descent in the valley, open and wild trails up to Montbel Lake where we finally rest for the end of the day and wait for the stars by a fire.

Wednesday

Montbel – Puivert (gîte)
Accross a boxwood,green and warm valley of Puivert. Visit of the castle on horse, swimming in the lake at the bottom of the castle.

Thursday

Puivert – Belvis (bivouac)
Ascent to the high plateau, gallops.

Friday

Belvis - Comus (gîte)
Discovery of the Plateau of Aillou.

Saturday

Departure from Comus.

This is our easiest trek, for the rides to get used of mountain treks.

We stay at your disposal for any question.

Dates

From 04/07/2009 to 11/07/2009 (749 €)
From 01/08/2009 to 08/08/2009 (749 €)

INFORMATION AND BOOKING

Ferme équestre du Soularac – l'esprit du cheval - 09500 Roumengoux
France Tel : + 33 5 61 69 74 05 Port : 06 80 21 79 37 Mail : info@cheval-en-pyrenees.com
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