The Truffle Trail

Trail Markings: Yellow – “Pinpin's head" (known as “the king of truffles”) 

Start at the parking lot of the Vitalis Cros complex (village hall). Turn right onto Rue du Jeu de Mail, then left onto Promenade des Fossés. Take the first right onto Rue de l’Hérisson and continue on Rue du Pareur. 

Cross the bridge over the Clamoux River, then go straight on Rue du Pont Vieux; after 50 meters, turn right onto a gravel path. 

Cross the D712, following the trail markers, which are always topped with Pinpin’s face. 

The route climbs gently through the scrubland and vineyards. 
Some sections through the woods, which are very pleasant in the summer, will add variety to the route. Further up, continue along the trail, then take a small paved road toward the village of TRASSANEL. 

At the village entrance, turn right onto Rue du 8 Août 1944, and about 150 meters after the bend, turn right onto the path leading to the Maquisards memorial. 

Head straight ahead down a winding descent with about 90m of elevation loss and continue to the Grotte du Maquis. Turn right and climb gently for 107m of elevation gain to the ridge of the Roc d’Agnel. 

Once at the top, take in the view; you’re halfway there. Head left for about 250m, and at the T-shaped junction, turn right to descend toward CABRESPINE (passing just above the Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine). 

Down in the village, be careful when crossing the D112 toward Rue de la Poste, which is directly across the street. Go straight for 80 meters, then turn right onto the bridge and right again to continue on Chemin de Saint Martin. 

Pass by the cemetery, then 100 meters further on, turn left and then right. The path climbs gently for 1.5 km, offering beautiful views of the Roc de l’Aigle and the Roc d’Agnel. 

When you reach a large star-shaped intersection, take the second path on your right. You’ll begin your return journey with a pleasant descent toward the village of VILLENEUVE-MINERVOIS, enjoying a beautiful view of the Carcassonne plain.