Where to stay in Bugarach and its surroundings?

Passing through the Corbières massif, in the Aude? This is in which area you are staying in Bugarach, in the middle of Cathare.

Bugarach, this is a little special place. First because this small hamlet of 230 souls, located on the famous "cahar path", has a rich history and is full of monuments dating from several millennia: for example attests to the splendid Roman bridge over the canyon of the Blanque, or the ruins of a castle built in the center of the village, destroyed on several occasions and having welcomed cathare heretics hunted by the church.

Then the place is positioned near the famous “ Bugarach Pic ", a geological curiosity was 1230 m, while the other hills of the region peaked only a few hundred meters away: obviously, many legends had made it early to circulate on this mysterious promontory and lend it properties for the least.. mysterious, some rumours claiming that there are ghosts and that there are frightening lethal phenomena. The aeroplanes would degenerate by overflying it, and they would have discovered mysterious cavities... hidden treasure or even garage in Ovni! In December 2012, the peak was even banned from access because it was claimed that this village would be the only one to escape the destruction of the world planned at that time by the Mayan calendar!

As you can see, the prediction was somewhat wrong and it is always possible for you to visit Bugarach and immerse yourself in the magic of the place. So, ready to discover the mysteries of this fascinating place? We've got you all the good plans to find you the best accommodation to sleep in Bugarach!

Bugarach

It is important to know that the small hamlet, like most of the local villages, counts a city centre that is just as much. The historic heart is obviously the place to be explored as a priority, if one wishes to eat and taste a typical dishes of the region, since this type of establishment is, with the few hotels and guest rooms, the only interest of the village in itself.

But staying in Bugarach is enjoying the unique opportunity to discover an extraordinary natural heritage: you can organize an expedition in one of the many hiking trails that pass through the surrounding area: walk along the paths until you reach the Caoussanels or the Pourteille streams, for example?

Surroundings of the village

Or, if not, for the hardest, several roads allow you to climb the famous "pech" (the local term to designate the Bugarach Pic), located southeast of the hamlet, which, once defeated, will offer you a striking panorama on the region!

For those who, tired, would look for a place to sleep in Bugarach near the village, some campsites offer places around the peak and will make you enjoy a well-deserved stop in the middle of a preserved nature. Other activities to be planned? Take a look at the surprising Roman bridge over the Blanque River, a few hours’ walk, or go to admire the... vultures at the ornithological observatory located nearby!

All south, cascade des Mathieux , a unique place to refresh and enjoy a snack and a glass of local walnut wine. Staying in Bugarach is also possible a scout way, using a tent to sleep in the beautiful star, but it will be necessary to avoid making fire during the summer season - act punishable with a heavy fine - and to beware of.. wild boars, usually peaceful beasts but can prove to be strong sluts when accompanied by their little ones!