Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary
The Crests Trail
The trail starts in the centre of Briatexte and continues through undulating countryside offering lovely views of the Dadou valley and, in fine weather, the Pyrenees and Montagne Noire.
The ‘place à couverts’ is typical of the bastides, new towns created in Occitania and Aquitaine in the 13th century to develop trade. A little further on, you'll see the listed gateway to the old castle, before reaching the dovecote mill on the Dadou, where the piers of the old railway viaduct still stand.
On leaving the village, the chimney of an old brickworks catches the eye and bears witness to a local craft industry that has now been abandoned.
Along the way, there are lovely views of the churches of Saint-Martin and Cabanès.
The ‘Raccourci des vignes’, with its ‘open countryside’ route, will delight enthusiasts in search of tranquillity (starts at point 5 and finishes at point 7).
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