Exploring the Privezac and Anglarès ponds

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Set off on an exciting and enriching walk. Their ecological and heritage value, the result of history and nature, earned these ponds their designation as a Natura 2000 site by the European Union at the very start of the century. Twenty years later, the SMBV2A and Rural Concept are responsible for preserving these environments. Together with the ponds’ owners, managers and users, they help to maintain these fragile ecosystems. Be observant and respectful of the environment – some wonderful surprises may await you.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 77 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 84 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 494 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 450 m
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Description of the walk

Starting point: Car park at Privezac Town Hall

(S/E) From the square, head down the D156 towards Anglars-Saint-Félix until you reach a small pond.

(1) Turn left onto a wide farm track. At the road, turn right towards Anglarès. Walk alongside the pond; there is a sign introducing the Natura 2000 site ‘Étangs du Ségala’.

(2) Enter Anglarès and head onto the tarmac road on the right, then follow the track. At the end of the track, turn right towards La Carreyrie, then right towards Privezac (signs). Head down to the pond (Natura 2000 sign).

(3) Take the D156 left towards Anglars and, at the top of the hill, turn right. A little further on, head down to the right towards the Étang de Privezac (fishing reserve).

(4) Continue along the road and join the D48. Turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 491 m - Car park at Privezac Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.64 - alt. 462 m - Small pond
  3. 2 : km 2.61 - alt. 486 m - Anglarès
  4. 3 : km 4.09 - alt. 463 m - The Pond
  5. 4 : km 5.41 - alt. 451 m - Privezac Pond
  6. S/E : km 6.55 - alt. 491 m - Car park at Privezac Town Hall

Notes

The Hiker’s Code
- Stick to the marked trails or paths
- Be considerate of other users: watch out for mountain bikes
- Let’s learn to respect the flora and fauna
- Keep the countryside clean: take your rubbish away
- Do not light fires in the countryside
- Respect fences and private property
- Keep dogs on a lead
- Be cautious during the hunting season
- Make sure you’re well equipped
- Keep a low profile when observing wildlife

Worth a visit

The Étang d'Anglarès is home to:
- the last population of water chestnut (Trapa natans) in the whole of Occitanie. It is a floating plant that forms rosettes on the water’s surface. This species was once very common in the Ségala region and was used as a food source. Today it is endangered due to rising water temperatures, predation by the coypu and deteriorating water quality.
- The Mercury damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale), a small protected damselfly found on the stream at Anglarès Pond. It is a small blue damselfly that owes its name to the pattern on its abdomen, which resembles the helmet of the god Mercury.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois
Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois

Sorry, there’s been some confusion with another hike in the area!

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Babeth007
Babeth007

We were in Privezac....?

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Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois
Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois
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Thank you for your review! Enjoy your walks!

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Babeth007
Babeth007

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

As a hiker mentioned earlier, there’s a lot of road walking – or to be more precise, it’s mostly roads, though fortunately they aren’t busy… It’s a shame that this route doesn’t offer the chance to walk around the ponds.

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Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois
Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois

Thank you for your feedback, and we hope you enjoy your walks in the Rignac region!

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jipe12
jipe12

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk for a Sunday afternoon
Quite a bit of road walking, but at this time of year it’s not a problem
The route is pleasant and the ponds are magnificent

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JP R
JP R

Already reviewed previously

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Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois
Office de tourisme du Pays Rignacois

Hello, thank you for your review. We hope you enjoy your walks in the Rignac region!

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JP R
JP R

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the countryside, starting from a small village typical of this region and following a route through landscaped natural areas (along the banks of a pond)
Feel free to take a slight detour by walking around Privezac Pond

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MCCATHY
MCCATHY

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant walk to explore the ponds.

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