Top 5 panoramas - Corbières Minervois Tourism

Gaining height always offers a great reward to the walker. At the end of the ascent, the gaze shifts to the hilly landscapes, often as far as the Pyrenees mountains or the Mediterranean Sea. Here is a selection of some panoramas in Corbières Minervois.

1. Between Corbières and Minervois, the Fox Rock

Departing from Montbrun-des-Corbières, the marked "easy" hike from Fox Rock drives over a rocky ridge. The limestone cornice (the famous "Rocher du Renard") dominates the entire plain of the Aude to Mont Alaric which bars the horizon. Continuing west, the path offers a breathtaking view of the Minervois plain and the Montagne Noire.

Point de vue vers Montbrun-des-Corbières — Viewpoint over the Minervois plain and the black mountain in the background

On the Minervois side, another option is to get on a mountain bike and climb to the heights of Paraza to admire the Canal du Midi, stretching its meanders between vineyards and small southern villages.

VTT entre Paraza et Roubia — The Canal du Midi between Paraza and Roubia

2. La Bouisse in Montséret

A Montseret, the easy hike "The Land of Mabile » leads to the ruins of Bouisse castle on the hill of the same name. A few interpretation panels enlighten the curious on the past of this site. It also offers a superb panorama of the Corbières and Mont Saint-Victor.

3. Mount Alaric and Roc de l'Aigle

Le Mount Alaric is an ideal promontory to have a breathtaking panorama on the surroundings. On a clear day, you can even see the sea. Congoust gorges, a few kilometers from Camplong-d'Aude and Holliday, GR36 provides access to the ruins of priory of Saint Michael of Nahuze then the Roc de l'Aigle which dominates the plain. The most motivated can continue until the lookout which culminates at 600 meters of altitude, before returning by the same path as to go. On the way back, it is another glance which is offered to the walker. A great outing in perspective with a great reward at stake !

Vue depuis le GR36 au dessus des gorges du Congoust à Camplong d'Aude — The gorges of Congoust

Le Roc de l'Aigle Alaric — The gorges of Congoust

How to get to the Roc de l'Aigle? :

To access the Roc de l'Aigle from the Gorges du Congoust, follow the GR36 (red and white markings). You will return to the starting point by the same route.

Red and white markings (GR 36).
Duration: 3h30 round trip, without the breaks.
Distance: 4.9 km (round trip, the rock of the eagle is therefore located about 2.5 km from the gorges of Congoust by the GR36).
Positive elevation 320 meters, negative difference in altitude 320 meters.
Be careful, there is almost no shade on the course, provide water and hat / cap. Not to be undertaken on windy days because the Alaric is very exposed. On the way back, be careful on the way down because the limestone can roll under your feet.
To go from the Roc de l'Aigle to the lookout, you have to add 30 minutes one way and 80 meters of vertical drop, so a total of 4h30, D + 400 m.

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4. The rock of Cagalière in Lagrasse

Le Cagaliere Rock offers splendid point of view on Lagrasse, his own abbey but also on the wild mountains of Hautes Corbieres et the Orbieu valley. To access it, you must follow the marked hike "Charlemagne's foot". The Roc de la Cagalière is located 1,2 km from the starting point of the hike (elevation gain 130 meters). You can either continue this one, or return to Lagrasse by the same path.

La Notre-Dame-du-Carla hike also offers beautiful panoramas of the surrounding area.

Warning ! There is no barrier or guardrail at the Roc de la Cagalière and the rock presents flaws that we can step over. Be very vigilant! Avoid going with children or keep them under close supervision.

Randonnée Lagrasse Roc de la Cagalière — the rock of the cagalière

Lagrasse depuis le Roc de la Cagalière — the rock of the cagalière

5. The castle of Termes and the surrounding gorges

Le Castle of Termes offers a spectacular view of the Sou gorges and the village nestled in the valley. Another reason to plan a visit! When it comes to hiking, you won't be left out with the superb panoramas offered by the Roc Nitable trail ou 1210, the Impregnable.