DestinationGers

At a place called Le Chalet, you will discover an exceptional panorama of the Pyrenees and the village. The Bois de la Paguère is a haven of coolness on summer days. Further on, before reaching the Domaine des Claux, the Bois de Labesse and the valley you will walk along are also places of beauty and serenity. A quick visit to Castelnau-Barbarens is a must before you leave.

At the start of this route, you will have a beautiful view of the Arrats valley, a narrow valley bordered by hillsides, themselves composed of ridges and valleys. This route takes you to Saint-Guiraud, a village annexed to Castelnau in 1821. On your return to the village, you will discover magnificent panoramic views of the countryside, the Pyrenees mountain range and neighbouring villages from the ridge.

In the Osse valley, starting from Riguepeu, this route offers pleasant landscapes and remarkable views.

Starting from the village of Tourrenquets, located on a ridge line in the centre of a network of valleys and hills, you will discover the hamlet of Tourrens and its chapel.

To the east of Montesquiou, Lake Lizet, created to meet the water needs of Gascony, is home to numerous birds. Forming part of the Natura 2000 site, the hillsides overlooking it are among the richest and most remarkable in the Gers. As you head up through the woods, you will join the Way of St James and admire the unspoilt Gers countryside.

This route takes you through plantations of poplars, kiwis and hazelnuts alongside vineyards, dotted with copses and small ponds. The mosaic of colours and crops will also delight walkers, with views over the countryside and the villages of Cazeneuve and Eauze.

The Gimone and its three main tributaries cover more than 600 hectares of natural floodplain meadows. These meadows occupied the entire floodplain at the beginning of the 20th century. They have declined significantly, even disappearing from some municipalities with the development of intensive agriculture and the decline of livestock farming. Nevertheless, these meadows play an important role in flood control and represent a heritage that deserves to be promoted.

Numerous ridge paths reveal Marciac and its two bell towers from different angles. The valleys unfold through varied and enchanting landscapes...

In a landscape of woods and meadows where deer reign supreme, attentive and silent walkers will discover the school of nature.In Polastron, Arrats and Saves, in the south-east of the Gers, you will discover panoramic views, magnificent landscapes and the village itself. In Samatan, there is a market every Monday morning.

The path climbs towards the high hills of Astarac, crosses the Bois d'Aguin and is embellished with wild orchids in season.

Discover the vineyards and the mysteries of history.

Discover the natural banks, the basin bordering the river, Saligues and the alluvial plain, which serve as quiet areas for birds and fish.

This route will take you through green hillsides on ridges, in a vineyard where the rich scents of the terroir rise up. You will enjoy breathtaking views of the Pyrenees mountain range.

Cologne, near Toulouse, remains one of the most beautiful bastides in the South-West. In the surrounding area, open farmland offers glimpses of brick houses, hydraulic and tourist facilities, and more.

Set off on a walk through the vineyards or in the shade of the woods along pleasant paths offering views of Castelnau de Fourcès.

Along the shaded paths, you will overlook the Baïse and Osse valleys before reaching Larressingle. The former residence of the bishops of Condom has retained all the splendour of its medieval fortifications.

By taking the paths once used for trade between the different valleys, discover a remarkable hidden and secret heritage that will surprise you, like a corner of paradise.

Taking the path through the hills surrounding the hilltop village of Lavardens, walkers can see the castle on its rocky promontory at any time.

From Bazian, one of the best-restored villages in Gascony, follow the ridgelines through beautiful landscapes dotted with numerous windmills, signs of a former specialisation in agriculture. In Bazian, south of Vic-Fezensac, you will discover the village and its renovated castle, mills and viewpoints.

In the heart of the Armagnac Noir region, known as “las carrières”, the old paths criss-cross a remarkable rolling landscape where forests, meadows, vineyards and maize fields alternate.

From the heart of this charming village, set off on the footpaths and admire the beautiful views of the Pyrenees mountain range. The arboretum will particularly catch your attention.

This route passes through the site of Notre-Dame-de-Brétous and allows you to explore the local heritage around Saint-Arailles.

Throughout this hike, you can admire the multitude of dovecotes, each one different. The trail takes you back to the bastide town along the banks of the Gimone and ends at the wash house.

The beauty of this route lies in its diversity: charming villages and churches, castles, chapels... Walkers will also appreciate the coolness of the river and the walk through the Hagède forest.

First following the direction of the Greenwich Meridian and crossing the voluntary nature reserve, the route passes through the village of Belloc and returns via Baulat (a site rich in heritage, with mills and wash houses).

A hilltop village, Lagardère offers splendid views of the countryside, with its vineyards and multicoloured fields. Its typical Gascon château dominates the surrounding area and is accompanied by a small 12th-century Romanesque chapel.

Starting from the village of Haget, the trails offer hikers majestic views of the Pyrenees mountain range.

Starting from Lac de la Forêt, this circular walk—entirely through woodland with a themed route and its pidgeon hunting huts—offers views of the countryside, the village and the Pyrenees.

Starting from the Château de Montaut-lès-Créneaux, which overlooks the Aulouste valley, take theGR® de Pays Coeur de Gascogne to reach the Château de Malartic (private) in the Arçon valley. Set in lush green surroundings, the cemetery and small chapel of the château form a beautiful architectural ensemble. You return to the village via a small road passing in front of the Lassale Chapel (private).

The path you are about to take linked the bastide of Pavie to the hamlet of Besmaux, which was only a modest seigneury until François de Monlezun, like other Gascons, left to seek his fortune in Paris.

This walk, lasting around 45 minutes, takes you on a tour of the historic medieval heart of the town of Auch.

Enjoy the coolness of the path along the River Osse and a stop in the village of Marambat (fortified gate) before tackling the climbs; you will then be rewarded with sweeping, magnificent views.

The Ludovic Lapeyriere Estate Trail is a botanical trail for discovering the local flora, fauna and landscapes.