Day Tour to Mirepoix, Montségur, Camon. Private tour from Carcassonne

5.0 (6 reviews) 9–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Montségur — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mirepoix — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

It is the Perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape and I will tell you more about the Cathars…

This tour will also enable you to discover 2 beautiful and picturesque medieval villages.

This tour require a good physical condition, and good walking shoes to be able to hike to Montségur castle. Accessible to any person with a good physical condition able to hike.

I can lend 4 walking sticks.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Olivia Gotti

Ages: Children (0–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: entrance fees to Montségur Castle
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop

Itinerary

Mirepoix

one hour

Our first stop is Mirepoix, a beautiful medieval village dating from the 10th century. The large central square is flanked by a magnificent covered arcade, created by half timbered houses supported on wooden pillars.
Chateau De Montsegur

4 hours Admission included

We then drive to the Château de Montségur, where the last stake of the Crusade against the Cathars occured in the 13th century. We then spend a relaxing lunch, enjoying the local cuisine.
Camon

1 min

Next stop is for a relaxing walk in Camon, picturesque medieval village, classified amongst the most beauftiful villages of France, it is also known for its hundreds rose trees that are perfuming and decorating the streets. Camon was founded around a Benedictine abbey in the Xth century.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel La Bergerie
Hotel de la Bastide
Hotel Central
SOWELL Hotels Les Chevaliers
Hotel La Bastide Saint Martin
Hotel Kyriad Carcassonne - Aeroport
Hotel Dame Carcas
Hotel L'etoile Aeroport - A61
Brit Hotel Bosquet
Hotel Le Donjon - Coeur de La Cite Medievale
Hotel Restaurant Le Parc Franck Putelat
Fasthotel Carcassonne

and 39 more pickup points

Pick up in any hotels, bed and breakfast around Carcassonne.

Pick up from and train station, Airport or port.

Any point of pick up is accepted if around Carcassonne.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Montségur hiking is not recommended to pregnant travelers or with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. But they can do all the other activities of the day.