Belcaire: Hotels and Accommodation

Belcaire offers the Tour du Bouichet, a signposted hike of moderate difficulty: the route is 7 km long and takes 3 hours.

If you want to find and book a hotel in Belcaire, choosing the location is central to planning your accommodation.

Nature

Six relatively challenging hiking routes start from Belcaire and lead through various forests. The hiking landscape includes extensive old state forests with firs, beech trees, Scots pines, linden trees and ash trees.

Lac de Belcaire is a spring-fed lake surrounded by mountains. Supervised swimming is available there in July and August.

The Pic des Rives trail offers a panorama from a viewpoint with an orientation table. Around twenty signs along the trail help visitors identify the most important forest tree species.

Culture and History

Belcaire was built around an 11th-century castle. The former military castle of Belcaire was set on fire by the Huguenots; today, only ruins remain.

The church of Belcaire features a Baroque altarpiece made of polychrome, gilded wood, dating from the end of the reign of Louis XIV. Its battlemented bell tower was built in 1884 and gives the church the appearance of a fortress.

Other Activities

The Daniel du Lac climbing gym offers three disciplines: 80 bouldering blocks, 80 climbing routes and two timed speed routes.

At the Daniel Dulac climbing gym in Belcaire, climbing instructors Florian, Manon and Valentin offer supervised or guided climbing as well as tailor-made courses for individuals, groups and families.

Culinary Specialties

The Patane from the Pays de Sault is known for its nutty flavor, the quality of its flesh and its long shelf life.

Other places: Espezel, Camurac, Escouloubre.

For the higher-level travel overview: Aude.