



Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours
Lastours
Four medieval castles cling to a rocky ridge above Lastours, offering a scenic loop through 13th-century ruins with valley views at every turn. The hike is moderately steep but manageable, and the crumbling towers are surprisingly intimate to wander through.
Medieval castle ruins
Cathar heritage site
Scenic hilltop hike
Archaeological exhibition
Tips
🏰"One of the most dramatic, incredible castle sites I have visited"
🥪bring a picnic, just pack out your trash
🎫pass holders get discounts at nearby Carcassonne sites
Les Quatre Châteaux de Lastours
LastoursOpen




Four medieval castles cling to a rocky ridge above Lastours, offering a scenic loop through 13th-century ruins with valley views at every turn. The hike is moderately steep but manageable, and the crumbling towers are surprisingly intimate to wander through.
Medieval castle ruins
Cathar heritage site
Scenic hilltop hike
Archaeological exhibition
Tips
🏰"One of the most dramatic, incredible castle sites I have visited"
🥪bring a picnic, just pack out your trash
🎫pass holders get discounts at nearby Carcassonne sites