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Green Route 2The adventure begins!
Why not rent your comfortable electric bikes from La Bicicleta del Razès in Belvèze?
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In the footsteps of Achille Laugé
Cycling to Cailhau!
A pretty village surrounded by vineyards and protected by the snow-capped walls of the Pyrenees… make a stopover in this Bas Razès village perched at the gateway to the Malepère Massif, between the Aude Valley and the Pyrenean foothills…
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Cailhau Town Hall 2With your muscles warmed up, you can park your high-performance mounts at the start of the Achille Laugé walk.
A 6 km trail, an hour and a half of gentle walking, will plunge you into the painter’s visual and sensory universe. Here, reproductions of his neo-impressionist works have been installed where he created them.
Painting… landscape… landscape… painting… your eyes will have trouble finding the differences. Hills, vineyards, fruit trees… you’ll find it’s almost like being in a painting!
Well-earned gourmet pleasure:
forbidden to pass A'kotee!
Back in the village, let yourself be tempted by the aroma of home cooking at the A’kotee restaurant.
Welcomed by a charming Belgian couple, you’ll be able to sample tasty recipes… that do you good… This gourmet stopover will be a pleasure for your palate.
Once you’ve had your fill, you can get on with the adventure!
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Good to know:
If you need it, a filling station is available in Belvèze du Razès!
Time stands still... !
Continuing your Limouxin bike ride under a beautiful blue sky…you’ll discover the village of Bellegarde du Razès, which is a veritable heritage cure: the church of Saint-Clément, the remains of an ancient surrounding wall…and has the particularity of being a charming circular fortified village.
A walking trail is available on the theme of “Histoires d’Eau” (Stories of Water), with 14 panels to discover the various uses of this natural resource.
Take the opportunity to stroll through this haven of peace surrounded by a deliberately preserved natural environment.
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Shortly afterwards, take a plunge into an old railway tunnel that’s a bit unusual: the path is lit very dimly to respect the chiroptères, the indigenous bats. This is where they make their home, and a shelter has been set up to protect them. An almost mystical silence descends, and the last thing you want to do is disturb them… and continue on your way. The véloroute is truly eco-responsible… As you pedal at your own pace, you’ll breathe in deeply… the beneficial effects of this lovely ride will already be felt. Greenway, sustainable way, taste it and come back…!
To live the experience...
Spring, summer, autumn: each season brings a different color and atmosphere to the cycle route.Numerous wooded sections make the route easier in summer.Parking ● Large shaded parking lot at the old Belvèze station ● Car park at Bellegarde du Razès station ● Car park at Rey tunnel, after Lignerolle
Let's all be responsible.
On the cycle route: – Do not pick flowers or plants. – Do not leave litter behind. There are equipped rest areas along the route. – Do not smoke. Fires are numerous and catastrophic in our region. Under no circumstances should you light a fire. – Try not to make unnecessary noise that could disturb animals.
Please note that this route is accessible to the disabled.
