Lastours Castles and Cité de Carcassonne

Chateaux de Lastours guided tour

The visit of two emblematic places in  Languedoc-Roussillon

This is the perfect tour for nature and heritage lovers… there is some breathtaking landscape when you climb up to the Châteaux de Lastours. You will also discover Carcassonne, the biggest fortified city of Europe.

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

From
660
Location of the tour
Cathar Country
Duration of the tour
Full day
Difficulty of the tour
More strenuous (Hiking requires good physical condition and good walking shoes)
When can I do the tour ?

This tour is available all year round.
For groups bigger than 8 people, please contact us.

Chateaux de Lastours guided tour
Chateaux de Lastours guided tour
Chateaux de Lastours guided tour
Chateaux de Lastours guided tour
Cité de Carcassonne walking guided tour
Cité de Carcassonne guided tour
Cité de Carcassonne guided tour
Cité de Carcassonne guided tour

What will I do during this tour ?

Castles of Lastours & Carcassonne guided tour

In the morning we discover the Castles of Lastours with breathtaking views from the belvedere. Then we hike through the valley to discover these structures one by one… They sit on a rocky spur above the village of Lastours, isolated by the deep valleys of the Orbiel and Gresilhou rivers.

We will take lunch in a local pretty village in a traditional french restaurant.

In the afternoon visit the Cité de Carcassonne, an Unesco World Heritage listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years with picturesque fortifications, over 3 km of walls with 52 towers. La Cité is a stunning and unique place to visit Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys. The medieval charm and detail of this ancient city transports you back in time and impresses you at every corner.

Good to know

This guided tour includes :

  • Transfer from and to your hotel *
  • English speaking private guide / driver
  • Comfortable car or van
  • Entrance fees to the Lastours Castles

This guided tour does not includes :

  • Visit and entrance fees to Château Comtal
  • Lunch, drinks
  • Personal insurance and expenses

*Pick up and drop off location
For shared tours
From Carcassonne : Place du Prado, 11000 Carcassonne
From Toulouse : Metro Ramonville station : Take the exit « SORTIE vers parc relais et arrêt minute »

For private tours
Choose your hotel on the list or specify your pick up location by entering the address when booking.

Coronavirus Informations

All vehicles are cleaned after each service, guides wear masks and all activities, museums & attraction visited apply strict sanitary rules.
Bring your masks as they are compulsory in the vans.

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