Cathar Way A Walker's Guide to the Sentier Cathare

Name: Cathar Way A Walker's Guide to the Sentier Cathare
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ISBN: 9781852844868

ISBN-10: 1852844868

ISBN-13: 9781852844868

Edition: 2006

Authors: Alan Mattingly, Alan Mattingly

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The Cathar Way - the Sentier Cathare - is a popular, well-waymarked trail which links several of the world-famous 'Cathar castles' of south-west France.A challenging, fascinating and rewarding route, it is not an arduous mountain trek. The trail runs for about 250 kilometres, from the Mediterranean coast, westward to the historic town of Foix. It can be walked in two weeks or less by anyone who is well-equipped and moderately fit. Good-quality accommodation is available at regular intervals along the entire length of the trail.The trail traverses the dramatic foothills of the Pyrenees mountains, a beautiful countryside which enjoys plenty of sunshine and which is rich in wildlife.The…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Publication date: 1/1/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 4.58" wide x 6.82" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.484
Language: English

Alan Mattingly was director of the Ramblers Association from 1974 to 1998. He has also held various other posts in the outdoor field, including that of chairman of the Council for National Parks. He is now based in a small town in the eastern Pyrenees which lies just below the 9,000ft Pic du Canigou. When not exploring the Pyrenees on foot, Alan writes and also teaches English.



Route Map Key


Location Map


Map of Stages and Cathar Castles En Route


Map of Administrative Departments


Introduction


The Sentier Cathare


The Cathars


Cathar History


Cathar Castles


The Cathar Region


The Sentier Cathare, Port-la-Nouvelle to Foix


Origin and Character of the Trail


Waymarking and Route-finding


Changes to the Route


Castles and Other Features of Interest


Getting There


Getting Around


Accommodation


How to Use This Guide


Planning a Trek Along the Cathar Way


Route Summary


Stocking Up


Maps


Weather


Equipment and Water


Risks


The Sentier Cathare



Port-la-Nouvelle to Durban-Corbieres



Durban-Corbieres to Tuchan



Tuchan to Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse



(Main Route) Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse to Prugnanes



(North Variant) Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse to Camps-sur-l'Agly



(Main Route) Prugnanes to Puilaurens



(North Variant) Camps-sur-l'Agly to Bugarach



Link from North Variant to Main Route



(Main Route) Puilaurens to Quirbajou (or Labeau)



(North Variant) Bugarach to Quillan



(Main Route) Quirbajou (or Labeau) to Puivert



(North Variant) Quillan to Puivert



Puivert to Espezel (or Belvis)



Espezel (or Belvis) to Comus



Comus to Montsegur



Montsegur to Roquefixade



Roquefixade to Foix


Final Thoughts


Appendices



Accommodation and Further Information



Useful Addresses and Websites, Taxi Services



Other Long-distance Paths in the Cathar Region



Useful Publications