Around the lakes of Peyssies

Discover the lakes of Peyssies and their many activities starting from the church. The church, built of brick and pebbles, showcases the typical architecture of the Volvestre region, while the lakes offer a breath of fresh air in all seasons. The walk around the large lake is accessible to wheelchair users, as are the fishing pontoons. The small lake is home to a heronry, a central island where many species of birds nest. You can rest in the shade of the large weeping willows or on the benches along the banks. Two restaurants welcome you if you feel peckish after your walk.

20/07/2023 Moderator's message: Hike modified between (S/E) and (2) to avoid private property on Montgiscart.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 5 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 5 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 225 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 219 m

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Description of the walk

Return to the town hall car park.

(S/E) Leaving the town hall, opposite the church, take the Micouleau path on the right and continue straight ahead for a few hundred metres until you reach an intersection.

(1) Turn right (Chemin de Barrot dirt road). Turn right onto the dirt road and rejoin the departmental road at a bridge (RD73).

(2) Turn left onto the road, cross the canal bridge and immediately turn left to go around the small lake (enter the poplar grove to find the road over the Louge). When you are back facing the departmental road (RD73), turn left onto the Louge bridge at the lake.

(3) Then turn right towards the Grand Lac and go around it on the right, following the Louge. At the end of your first straight stretch, at the weir, continue straight ahead in the middle of the Grand Bois (you can also stay on the bank of the Grand Lac if you prefer). Continuing along the Louge, you will come to a forest path, with one side leading off to the right towards a field.

(4) Turn onto the left-hand path, which remains in the woods. At the end, you will come to a stream. Turn left without crossing it. Continue straight ahead until you reach the bank of the Grand Lac. Return to the Petit Lac by crossing the Louge bridge again.

(3) When you reach the small lake again, follow the RD73, staying on the lake shore until you reach the end.

(2) Then, at the end of the lake, cross the canal bridge and continue carefully along the pavement beside the RD73, returning towards the village centre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 224 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 225 m - Intersection with Chemin de Barrot
  3. 2 : km 1.32 - alt. 223 m - Canal bridge - Louge (rivière) à finaliser
  4. 3 : km 1.98 - alt. 224 m - Crossroads - Lac de Peyssies
  5. 4 : km 2.68 - alt. 220 m - Fork in the woods
  6. S/E : km 4.61 - alt. 224 m - Town hall car park

Worth a visit

The streams beside the lakes have small beaches where you can sit and listen to nature.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
GAGNAC RANDO
GAGNAC RANDO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike, the section through the forest is very refreshing!

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garonna
garonna

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant circuit

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Ultra FSE
Ultra FSE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

At point 4 in the description, do not take the path through the forest, as at the end it is no longer possible to return along the lake. It is preferable to walk around the lake only.

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pascal Hort
pascal Hort

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lots of fishermen set up shop here, and it's a nice little walk, especially to the restaurant Les 2 Lacs, next to the car park, which is run by an association and people with disabilities. It's an easy walk along the river.

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Tourisme en Volvestre
Tourisme en Volvestre

Hello,

The road to the housing estate is indeed municipal property. I will inform the town hall about these residents.
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour of the lakes.

Kind regards,
The Volvestre Tourist Office.

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cdeveze
cdeveze

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
the tour of the lakes starting at point 3 is refreshing and very pleasant.
However, the tour of the housing estate is of no interest.
We also incurred the wrath of residents of the housing estate under construction, who refuse access between points 1 and 2 (private road - no entry).

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