Col de Montségur – Montségur loop from Bélesta

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Col de Montségur – Montségur loop from Bélesta

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Col de Montségur – Montségur loop from Bélesta

02:37

33.7km

790m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.31 km

Sapinette

Forest

14.2 km

Montferrier

Highlight • Settlement

Montferrier is an authentic little Ariège village. It is crossed by the course of the Touyre and dominated by the Tabe massif. Nestled in this natural setting, the village delights lovers of green tourism in all seasons.

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18.8 km

Col de Montségur

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The Montségur rises about 1216 m high. On its summit rises the ruin of the most famous Cathar castle.

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19.2 km

Celtic cross

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At this place stands a Celtic cross with the words "Als Catars - als martirs - del pur amor - crestian" carved into it. Which means "To the Cathars, to …

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19.3 km

View of Montségur Castle

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From here, a path leads to the castle of Montségur, a Cathar-era ruin. The visit is subject to a fee, but you can get halfway up the climb. It's worth the detour!

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20.4 km

Montségur

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The village of Montségur is located at the foot of Mount Pog, in the department of Ariège. This charming mountain village is notable for preserving the ruins of a medieval …

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