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Montségur – Montségur Castle loop from Montségur

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Montségur – Montségur Castle loop from Montségur

Moderate

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Montségur – Montségur Castle loop from Montségur

01:31

3.62km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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205 m

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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La croix de Ferrocas

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In the Way of the Cross meditation written by Pope Francis – on Good Friday 2025 in the Roman Colosseum – the Holy Father, who died a few days later …

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Montségur Interpretation Panel

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On the way up to the castle, there are information boards at regular intervals about the history, flora and fauna

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988 m

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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View of Montségur

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On the way to Montségur Castle, there are always stunning views of the town of the same name - simply wonderful ☺️

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1.63 km

Montségur Castle

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Montségur Castle is located at an altitude of 1200 metres and is the symbol of the Cathars and of the resistance against the French occupiers. The castle could hold 500 …

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Top vantage point

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If you walk a little further from the castle, you will come to a great vantage point from which you can enjoy a wonderful view of the château and the town below.

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2.52 km

Celtic cross

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At this place stands a Celtic cross with the words "Als Catars - als martirs - del pur amor - crestian" carved into it. Which means "To the Cathars, to …

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3.62 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.09 km

772 m

412 m

241 m

109 m

Surfaces

1.56 km

655 m

447 m

406 m

262 m

177 m

116 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

26°C

12°C

22 %

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Chateau Montségur

Short but impressive walk to Montségur Castle (aka “safe mountain”).

By car you can see the castle from afar and it does not matter from which direction you come.

Castle Montségur is located at 1200 meters and is the symbol of the Cathars and of the resistance against the French occupiers. The fortress could hold 500 people. Depending on the …

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Montségur – Montségur Castle loop from Montségur

Montségur

La croix de Ferrocas

Montségur Interpretation Panel

View of Montségur Castle

View of Montségur

Montségur Castle

Top vantage point

Celtic cross

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