Continue through ever more spectacular scenery passing towns such as Felines Termen s, Davejean and Maisons and through another beautiful gorge. Descending out of the hills you arrive in Cucugnan and the Auberge des Vignerons. Spend a second night in Cucugnan with more than enough to occupy even the most ambitious. Qu ribus and Peyrepertuse. In addition to many biking possibilities in the immediate area, a circuit of roughly 50 kilometers takes you by the Gorge de Galamus, unquestionably the most spectacular gorge in this part of France.
Today has the best scenery of all.
Pass under the shadow of Peyrepertuse and through a series of ups and downs. Pedal just below the Pic de Bugarach - a huge, monolithic rock. Return to Carcassonne before continuing on to further adventures. All are small, two or three-star country hotels locally owned and managed. All offer simple but complete accommodations, always including private bathrooms.