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Hiking in Réserve Africaine de Sigean: trails, map and practical info

Aude • Occitanie

Experience Africa in Occitanie through this unique safari park featuring over 10,000 hectares where lions, elephants, zebras and giraffes roam freely. 50m elevation gain across walking trails and driving routes in the Aude region.

7 km
Distance
2h00
Duration
50 m
Elevation
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed
Recommended for :
Beginners

Ready to explore Réserve Africaine de Sigean? Here's everything you need to know before you go!

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Trail description

The African Reserve of Sigean is located in Occitania, in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region. It consists of more than 10,000 hectares of protected wilderness, where a wide variety of African animals live. These include lions, elephants, zebras and giraffes.

The park is open all year round and offers many activities for visitors, such as driving and walking safaris, shows with the animals and workshops to discover the local fauna and flora. It is also possible to sleep on site, in one of the park's bungalows.

The African Reserve of Sigean is an ideal place to reconnect with nature and discover the African fauna and flora.

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Ready to go?

Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
19 Ham. du Lac D6009, 11130 Sigean, France
GPS coordinates
43.0652702, 2.9581865
Phone
04 68 48 20 20

Starting Point

The trailhead for the Réserve Africaine de Sigean is at the park entrance, on the right.

When?

Opening hours
From sunrise to sunset
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
—
Fees, tickets and reservations: Réserve Africaine de Sigean
What to bring?

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Gear
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
Dogs allowed
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
43.0652702, 2.9581865
Center
04 68 48 20 20

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Réserve Africaine de Sigean is rated easy.
The elevation gain of Réserve Africaine de Sigean is 50 m.
Allow about 2h00 for Réserve Africaine de Sigean (7 km).
Tickets, reservations and access conditions are managed by Réserve Africaine de Sigean: that is where the information is kept current.
Yes, dogs are allowed at Réserve Africaine de Sigean.
No, Réserve Africaine de Sigean has no visitor centre on site.
The trail at Réserve Africaine de Sigean covers 7 km with only 50 m of elevation gain, making it a very flat and manageable route.
The trail is rated Easy, so it suits a wide range of fitness levels.
Most visitors complete the Réserve Africaine de Sigean trail in about 2 hours.
Dogs are not allowed on the Réserve Africaine de Sigean trail.
The Réserve Africaine de Sigean holds a visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5.
The trail at Réserve Africaine de Sigean is managed by the Réserve Africaine de Sigean itself.
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Update : October 2026