Presentation of your trip
From Ariège to the Spanish Catalonia, cross the Pyrenean passes and follow the tracks of the last Cathars… During the Middle Ages, the Pyrenees - far from the French and Spanish kingdoms - was a region of commercial and cultural exchange. Goods, peoples and ideas have crossed the mountains and made the lords of Ariège and Catalonia become powerful.
In this time of spiritual freedom, the Cathar religion’s expanded itself in southern France. But the Catholics have intervened. A few years after the fall of Montségur, the Bonshommes – who were the last Cathar apostles – ran away from Ariège and the « Holy Inquisition”, to finally find refuge in Catalonia.
The Bonshommes path follows the tracks taken by the Cathars. Along this path you discover the Pyrenean culture, hospitable villages, Romanesque churches as well as the grandiose scenery of the Pyrenees.
We invite you to follow the footsteps of the “Good Men” along this border path from France to Spain. Emotions and beautiful landscapes guaranteed.
