La Lauze Pass – Col de Montségur loop from Foix

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La Lauze Pass – Col de Montségur loop from Foix

Hard

4.2

(5)

155

riders

La Lauze Pass – Col de Montségur loop from Foix

04:21

82.6km

1,520m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

Viewpoint

1.19 km

L'Ariège

Lake

25.4 km

La Lauze Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A 15km climb from the west, from river to forest and with stunning views across to Roquefixade, followed by a fast and very windy descent into the start of the climb to Montsegur or back to Lavelanet.

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29.6 km

Pont de Montferrier

Highlight • Bridge

34.3 km

Col de Montségur

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Montségur rises about 1216 m high. On its summit rises the ruin of the most famous Cathar castle.

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34.5 km

Montségur parking lot

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There are several parking areas around the start of the walk.

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34.6 km

View of Montségur Castle

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From here, a path leads to the castle of Montségur, a Cathar-era ruin. The visit is subject to a fee, but you can get halfway up the climb. It's worth the detour!

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35.9 km

Montségur

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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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47.5 km

Fontestorbes Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fontestorbes - a spring that delivers 1800 liters of water per second (!). In addition, in the summer, the flow of water stops and starts again at short intervals. According to the information board, this is unique in the world.

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