Gorges de la Frau, Canyon in Montségur and Comus, France
The Gorges de la Frau stretches for three kilometers with walls reaching heights between 300 and 400 meters, carved by the Èrç River through limestone formations.
The canyon served as a passage for tobacco and alcohol smugglers from Spain, connecting the valleys of Aude and Ariège before modern transportation routes existed.
The gorges form part of the Chemin des Bonshommes, a 107-kilometer Cathar trail that connects multiple historical castles throughout the Ariège region.
Three main hiking routes exist: a 6-kilometer path from Comus, an 11-kilometer circuit from Montségur, and a 16-kilometer trail from Barrineuf.
The name Frau derives from the word fracture, reflecting the geological formation where the Èrç River separates the Tabe massif from the Sault plateau.
Location: Montségur
Location: Comus
Location: Prades
GPS coordinates: 42.83111,1.86472
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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