Distance: 43,3 km
Level: Difficult
Elevation: 1435 D +
Departure: CASCASTEL-DES-CORBIERES
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After Villeneuve, you'll take the legendary Cathar Trail towards La Récaoufa. A technical descent (not suitable for horses!) leads to Durban. From Chamma to Les Pausades and after the hamlet of Salce, a series of tracks awaits. You'll reach the Col de Vente Farine, a challenging climb. Beyond Fontjoncouse, we enjoyed the ascent between Coustouge and Jonquières and the climb to the Moulin d'Albas. Sights to see: Durban: Botanical Garden, Château, Moulin d'En Crabié. Fontjoncouse: Dolmens, Lavoir (wash house). Viewpoints: Villeneuve-lès-Cévennes: Virgin of Récaoufa, Col de Sainte-Juste. Durban: Col de Vente Farine. Fontjoncouse: Hermitage of Saint-Victor, hamlet of Les Comflades. Coustouge: Serre du Bosc. Jonquières, Albas: Mills.

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BETWEEN VINEYARDS AND MILLS

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CASCASTEL-DES-CORBIERES

IGN map reference (s): IGN 2446 East, IGN 2447 OT, IGN 2547 OT

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Take the D106, then a path uphill to the right and reach Villeneuve des Corbières. Take the D611 then the D205 and follow the Cathar Trail uphill towards La Récaoufa. Technical descent (not suitable for horses!) towards Durban. Follow the D611 and cross the Berre River. Climb towards Chamma and Les Pausades. After the hamlet of La Salce, a series of tracks. Reach the Col de Vente Farine, a difficult access. Descend via an old, technical mule track to the stream (be careful when crossing). Arrive at Fontjoncouse. Take Rue de la Vignolle, then turn left uphill. Cross through the garrigue. Leave route no. 6 towards Thézan on the right and continue on route no. 2 towards Coustouge. After the Poursan sheepfold, descend the switchback track to the D323, then turn right to Coustouge. Climb via a path, which crosses the road, to Jonquières. After the wash house, take the small road on the left alongside the reservoir. Continue to the Serre de La Camp, then cross the Soulane stream (very steep!) to gradually climb the ridge to the Albas mill. Descend via a winding track and join the D40. Turn left, and in Albas take the D106 to Cascastel.

Be careful, the fire risk is often high, especially in summer, and can lead to flower bed closures. Find out before you go consulting the fire risk map for outdoor activities.
Fires strictly prohibited. Do not smoke and never throw cigarette butts in nature. Fires are numerous and catastrophic in our region. In the event of a fire or accident: give alert 18 or 112 from a cell phone.
Protect yourself from the sun and take enough water with you.
Avoid picking flowers and plants. Take all your trash. Close fences and keep dogs on a leash in pasture areas, villages and protected areas.

Mountain bike routes: the routes are often shared with hikers or other users (cars, tractors, etc.). Be careful and always anticipate that a pedestrian may be present around a bend to have time to brake if necessary. Pedestrians have priority in principle, slow down at crossings or stop if the configuration of the terrain requires you to do so.
Thank you and happy hiking!

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