Montgaillard: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Le Sarrat de Germa is a circular hiking trail marked in yellow in Montgaillard. The route passes through the wild Corbières and offers magnificent views of dense, unspoilt nature and the Torgan gorges.

Those choosing Montgaillard as their holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Hiking

The Le Sarrat de Germa circular hiking trail is classified as moderately difficult and has an elevation gain of 400 metres. Old mines can be discovered along the route. This mining and metalworking heritage dates back to antiquity.

Nature

The Vallée du Torgan Natura 2000 site (SAC) is a 1,009-hectare protected area designated under the Habitats Directive; its official code is FR 9101458.

Culture

The Église Sainte-Colombe has a three-arched bell gable; today, only one bell remains there.

The Tistoulet mine was blown up; several copper veins are visible outside the mine. At the Sarrat de Germa mines, the old galleries of the barite and spar mines are still visible; the spar is associated with copper and silver.

The stone washhouse in Montgaillard’s village square is a reminder of the villages’ past and the craftsmanship of earlier generations. The washhouse in Montgaillard offers a beautiful view of Mont Tauch; the site is an inviting place for a peaceful break.

Cycling

Au Royaume du Sanglier is a challenging 68-kilometre circular route starting in Montgaillard.

For further location options: Saint-Martin-De-Villereglan, Quillan, Agel, Villedubert, Coustaussa, Cambieure, Vinassan, Caunes-Minervois

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