Montségur – Frau Gorges loop from Montségur

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Montségur – Frau Gorges loop from Montségur

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runners

Montségur – Frau Gorges loop from Montségur

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26.2km

1,390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve biologique intégrale des Gorges de la Frau

Réserve naturelle régionale du Massif de Saint-Barthélemy

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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190 m

Montségur

Highlight • Settlement

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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388 m

Edge of the hairpin (Montségur)

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8.81 km

Col de la Peyre ou de la Terme

Mountain Pass

15.8 km

Frau Gorges

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

If you are approaching the gorge from Fougax-et-Barrineuf, once you're in it expect a very tough hour of hike-a-bike. It's hard work but worth persevering because it's an incredible experience …

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20.1 km

Beautiful rest area with shelter

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A perfect place to take a break during your hike. If it rains, you have shelter; and if the weather is nice, a table allows you to enjoy your snack in peace.

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22.0 km

Cathar trail through the forest

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Leaving the Gorges de Frau canyon, the Sentier Cathare (Cathar trail) follows a track through the beautiful and thick forest, parallel to the Rivels stream. The ground can be muddy, so you have to be careful.

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26.2 km

End point

Parking

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