402 liO bus service
- Carcassonne
- Axat
The 402 liO bus sets off from Carcassonne and makes its way up the upper Aude Valley, passing through vineyards and increasingly untamed Mediterranean landscapes as you venture up the river that originates in the Catalan Pyrenees.
Period: all year round.
Days: Monday to Sunday (except for the more limited Axat service).
Start point from Carcassonne: Gare SNCF.
Recommended stops
Places to eat and sleep at each stop.
Limoux
45 min from Carcassonne. Stop: Gare SNCF. You can explore the Carcassonne - Limoux area by train too, it just depends which timetable suits you best.
Soak up this bustling little town's heritage, famous for its 3-month carnival (January to March) and deep in a winemaking region where Blanquette de Limoux has been produced since time immemorial. Find out more.
Quillan
1 hr 34 from Carcassonne. Stop: Gare SNCF. Quillan is the little capital of the Aude Pyrenees. It's an international white water sports destination deep in the upper Aude Valley.
Climb up to the castle ruins for staggering views of the town and its natural surroundings. Visit Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Church and swim in Lac du Saint-Bertrand. Find out more.
Axat
1 hr 48 from Carcassonne. Stop: Mairie. Like Quillan, this village is all about outdoor activities and white water sports.
Canoeing, kayaking, rafting and hydrospeeding in the Gorges de l'Aude are all on the agenda. The Red Train departs/arrives at Axat station. This tourist train takes you through extraordinary landscapes from Fenouilledès to Rivesaltes (where you can connect with the Occitanie Rail Tour's Mediterranean service). Find out more.
