Experience a walking holiday with a difference in Aude, Languedoc Roussillon, South West France.

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Explore the Haute Vallee de l'Aude, the Pays Cathare, with its stunning beauty and its dramatic history with GastroRando.

Based within striking distance of the enigmatic Rennes le Chateau, our guided walks, randos, will take you on a journey through breathtaking limestone scenery with its gorges, plateaux, and majestic crags. Your experienced and qualified guide will surprise you by revealing many of the hidden gems of the area. It is steeped in a fascinating history as waves of people have endeavoured to exploit its treasures and make it their home. The week's programme will reveal something of the geography and history of this area of outstanding beauty. View the Eastern Pyrenees from the summit of its most dramatic peaks, including the mysterious Pic de Bugarach.

At the end of each day enjoy a meal in a variety of local French restaurants. Each will give a superb gastronomique experience, and a chance to savour some of the dishes and wines of the region.

Testimonials from GastroRando's happy customers

"One of the best holidays we've had! Great walks in magnificent countryside followed by marvellous food in friendly restaurants. Chris was a brilliant guide - taking us on trails and routes that we'd never have found by ourselves, and offering just the right combination of adventurousness and safety. A fabulous time!"

- Mick and Zara from Wymeswold

"What a great week with walks we would never have done alone over wonderful hills with superb views. In the evening we had delicious food in hand-picked local restaurants. A holiday to remember."

- John and Sue Peet from Northampton

"Thank you for a great day's walking. I'm so glad we went ahead despite the damp and mist - it made the walk through the woods very atmospheric...........and the bonus at the top with the clouds moving and those mountain tops coming into view in the sun was very special. Cow bells, chatting while walking, the history of the talc mines, picking wild strawberries, figs, finding orchids, wild thyme, rare flower species........and those puffball mushrooms - great memories. Thank you for being a great guide."

- June from Banbury.

"Just to thank you for everything; we really had a great holiday and you made it extra special for us. We sincerely hope you are available next year, as we can't seem to stay away; it is a beautiful part of France and we fell in love with it."

- Ruth and Paul Parker from