Belvianes-et-Cavirac

Located in the department of Aude, the common Belvianes-et-Cavirac set at the foot of the Pyrenees, at the entrance of the throats of Pierre-Lys. Village is separated into two by the Aude therethrough, Belvianes one side, and Cavirac another. The two merged in 1833 to form the town as we know it today.

The village take its name from an ancient Gallo-Roman villa that once belonged to a certain Balbius. Today Belvianes-et-Cavirac is best known for its natural heritage and its extraordinary landscapes. Surrounded by the Pyrenees mountains, the village is perfect for lovers of outdoor life and sports activities. Hiking trails abound in this beautiful place.

Municipality	Belvianes-et-Cavirac
Postcode	11500
Latitude	42.8511710 (N 42° 51’ 4”)
Longitude	2.2000910 (E 2° 12’ 0”)
Altitude	From 295m to 1034m
Surface area	11.68 km²
Population	247 inhabitants
Density	21 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Carcassonne (57 km, 1:06)
Insee code	11035
Intercommunality	CC Pyrénées Audoises
Department	Aude
Territory	Languedoc-Roussillon
Region	Occitanie

Saint-Martin-Lys	4.3 km (6 min)
Quillan	4.5 km (7 min)
Ginoles	6.4 km (10 min)
Axat	8.3 km (10 min)
Saint-Ferriol	9.3 km (14 min)
Cailla	10.4 km (15 min)
Campagne-sur-Aude	10.6 km (14 min)
Artigues	11 km (14 min)
Granès	11.6 km (18 min)
Saint-Julia-de-Bec	12 km (17 min)
Nébias	13.3 km (16 min)
Espéraza	13.4 km (18 min)
Marsa	13.6 km (17 min)
Quirbajou	13.9 km (25 min)

Full of charm, the village of Belvianes-et-Cavirac offers an exceptional natural heritage that appeals to nature lovers and guests looking for a pleasant and tranquil stay.

Walking through the streets of the village, visitors can admire the Saint-Jacques Cavirac church dating from the eleventh century and restored in the nineteenth century. The latter is listed historical monument since the late 1940s.

But the real tourist attraction Belvianes-et-Cavirac is surely the throats of Pierre-Lys. This is an impressive canyon Capcir, carved into the limestone by the Aude. Along more than two kilometers, it covers more than twenty meters wide. Natural site among the most visited of the department of Aude, it was excavated for the first time thanks to the work of Father Félix Armand, great character of the village of Belvianes-et-Cavirac. Popular with sports, the site is ideal for the practice of sports like whitewater rafting or kayaking. The grooves are also perfect for the practice of climbing. A marked hiking trail also provides access to the village of Belvianes Devil gazebo that offers impressive views of the entire canyon.

Belvianes-et-Cavirac celebrates Saint John June.

In July Cavirac offers its traditional feast with different animations.

In August, the church of Belvianes-et-Cavirac hosts a few concerts of polyphony festival.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Rafting on the River Aude	Sports sensations	35 € to 40 €	Alet-les-Bains (17 km)
Discovery canyoning	Sports sensations	44 € to 64 €	Prades (32 km)
Tour of the Canalettes caves	Nature and the great outdoors	6 € to 12 €	Villefranche-de-Conflent (32 km)
Ticket - Castle and ramparts of the city of Carcassonne (40 minutes from Toulouse)	Culture and education	11 €	Carcassonne (42 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
Madrès Peak	Hike	Intermediate	3:00	Roquefort-de-Sault (12.4 km)
Around Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes	Hike	Easy	1:00	Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (14.9 km)
On the Roman road	Hike	Easy	4:00	Caudiès-de-Fenouillèdes (14.9 km)
Our Lady of the Lord	Hike	Easy	30 min	Fenouillet (16.1 km)
Pic du Midi	Hike	Intermediate	3:30	Roquefeuil (17.1 km)

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