This route proposes to discover by bike the great heritage sites of Corbières, with the castles of Villerouge and Termes and the medieval city and the abbey of Lagrasse. On these small hilly roads, the electric bike is ideal! We recommend doing this route over 2 days, spending for example a night in Termes.
- 3h00 (not including breaks, stops)
- 50 km
- Loop to do ideally over 2 days
step 1: Lagrasse
53 min bike ride
Lagrasse
Unmissable visit, the village of Lagrasse is the starting point of this bike ride. Ranked among "the most beautiful villages in France", Lagrasse is a Medieval city famous for his abbey, divided into two parts which can both be visited.
Le Saturday is market day under the halls medieval. Meet in the morning in the heart of the village to do some tasty shopping!
stage 2: Villerouge-Termenès
53 min bike ride
Villerouge
Arrived at Villerouge-Termenes, you can leave your bike and discover the village and its castle walk. Several restaurants will allow you to regain strength for the future!
CASTLE OF VILLEROUGE-TERMENES
VILLEROUGE-TERMENES
Step 3: Terms
46 min bike ride
Terms
To join Terms, the road climbs towards the Hautes-Corbières passing through the pretty village of Felines-Termenes. The road forks to the right to reach Terms and his castle. To know ! For the parking for cyclists, the castle can be visited at registration deadline.
CASTLE OF TERMS
TERMS
At Termes, you can also restore . To enjoy the places and thecalm and relaxing atmosphere of this small village Hautes-Corbières, why not go the night here ?
Stage 4: Saint-Pierre-des-Champs
21 min bike ride
Saint-Pierre-des-Champs
Between Terms et Saint-Pierre-des-Champs, the small road first meanders through the spectacular Termenet gorges.
She then joins the Orbieu valley, through Montjoi to go back down to the village of Saint-Pierre-des-Champs. A break by the river will be welcome.
The road continues to follow the Orbieu valley to reach Lagrasse. To reach the city, why not cross the left bank to have an atypical view of the village and its abbey?
Arrived at Lagrasse, you will be spoiled for choice when choosing your reward: bathing, drink on the terrace or restaurant ?
