Overview
During your hike on the Sentier de Cathar trail, you will come across various historical sites, medieval castles, and picturesque villages associated with the Cathar movement and the subsequent Albigensian Crusade. You will experience the rich history and culture of the region while enjoying stunning landscapes, lush valleys, and dramatic cliffs.
The 240 kilometers (about 150-mile) trail is typically divided into stages that range from moderate to challenging. This section hike adventure invites you to explore the western third of the Sentier de Cathar with only the essentials on your back, offering the freedom to roam the countryside. Bid farewell to luggage on day 1, to be reunited on day9.
The Sentier de Cathar is a long-distance hiking trail in southern France. The trail traverses the rugged landscapes of the French Pyrenees Mountains, following the historical routes that were once used by the Cathars, an important and influential spiritual group persecuted by the Roman Church in the medieval period.
COST | $3,599 per person
DEPOSIT | $500 non-refundable
SKILL + FITNESS LEVEL |
TRIP DURATION | 10 days, 9 nights
REQUIRED SKILLS | Ability to carry a backpack with clothing for multiple days.
TERRAIN | Able to lift foot to hip level to climb over obstacles. Light scrambling may be necessary. Long ascents and descents
MAX PARTICIPANTS | 12 people
Details
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We will be in some rural areas, and there are shops and cafés that only take cash, so it is important to have euros with you when you travel. Generally speaking, €300 - €500 should be fine for the tour, but you can plan your cash amount based on your personal spending plans while you travel. We have found it simplest to purchase euros from your bank prior to traveling to Europe. Another option is retrieving cash from an ATM at the airport when you arrive in France, which gives you the best exchange rate on that day. Tip: Make sure you are aware of your bank’s fees for international withdrawals, as well as other credit card usage fees.
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Athara Adventures strongly recommends that you obtain travel insurance. Depending on the type of tour that you have booked, Athara Adventures may also require that you secure or show proof of other insurance.
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If you need to cancel your tour, you must do so in writing. The following terms apply to tour cancellations:
• If you cancel your booking within seven days of the booking, you will be entitled to a full refund except as provided below regarding cancellations less than 120 days (four months) prior to the tour start date;
• If you cancel your booking between 173 and 120 days (four months) prior to the tour start date, you will be entitled to a full refund less $500;
• If you cancel your booking less than 120 days (four months) prior to the tour start date, you will not be entitled to a refund of any fees paid by you; however, you will be entitled to a credit towards a future tour within the 24-month period after the cancellation date; and
• Athara Adventures will have no obligation to issue any refunds if you are unable to participate in or continue with your tour for any reason after your tour has commenced.
