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The Gorges de l'Aude are accessed to the south of Quillan, itself south of Carcassonne (Languedoc-Roussillon region) of France.
Quillan itself is a pleasant town, but with little in the way of great monuments. It is however well placed to explore both the Cathars castles to the east and the dramatic gorges to the south.
South-west of Quillan the River Aude and its tributaries have carved magnificent ravines and gorges in the landscape.
The road from Quillan to Axat passes through the deep gorge at Pierre-Lys, with cliffs either side of the road stretching to 700 metres in height.
Beyond Axat the route passes through the equally dramatic Gorges de Saint-Georges and Gorges de l'Aude. All three offer a very good opportunity to enjoy the landscape, either from the comfort of your car - it is said to be one of the most stunning drives in France - or as a starting point for walking and cycling in the region.
The narrowest and deepest stretch of the scenic Gorges de l'Aude is the eighteen or so kilometres between Axat and Usson. If you want to admire the scenery, don't drive: the road is much too dangerous to allow your eyes to wander.
Towards the end is a magnificent cave to investigate, the Grotte de l'Aguzou. It's expensive to visit, but as near the real thing as you can get without being a caver – you spend the entire day underground, accoutred like a professional. Visits must be arranged a week in advance and there must be a minimum of four people. Camping sauvage is allowed by the river.
Gorges St Georges
From Axat, road D118 to Mont Louis (Pyrénées Orientales). They are the narrower gorges of the Upper Valley of Aude with high walls about 300 meters and 20m wide. Only a short drive from Axat Gite.
Gorges St Pierre Lys
Named in honour of Felix Armand an 18th Century Aude priest who masterminded the tunnel Trou du Curé (Priest's Hole). Cut with pickaxes by villagers. Originally a mule track Napoleon declared 'a pitty the man should be a priest'. Sheer vertical walls reach to the heavens revealing a small ribbon of sky.
Gorges Galamus
It is the Agly, a small river coming from the Pech of Bugarach, which dug this deep cut tens of meters into the rock. The road that crosses the gorge, is very narrow (two yards) and leads to the Hermitage Saint Antoine, clinging to the vertical rock face. Can be reached on foot take the small track lined with ancient olive trees. From the gite in Axat the tourist train runs a bus service to this popular South France attraction.
Gorges du Verdouble
Impressive rosemary lined Aude gorge with waterfalls, pools and small lake. The water used to feed the old wheat mill at Duilhac near Peyreperteuse. 5km from Cucugnan a perfect place for a picnic.
Gorges de la Frau
Known as the gorges of fear the river Hers a tributary of the Ariege flows down and makes a detour.
The gorges of Rébenty and Joucou
In Aude's Pyrenees, steep canyons, narrow gorges (Rébenty and Joucou), rivers with rushing waters, are places for walking and relaxation, discovery of nature in the heart of deep forests, easy to access.