Around the fortified village of Saint-Arailles

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

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 81 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 83 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 236 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 144 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) With your back to the town hall of Saint-Arailles, go through the eastern gate of the enclosure and cross the castelnau. Continue along the road that runs alongside the boules court.

(1) Cross the D179 and take the Allée de Birebouch opposite (a remarkable pine forest). Continue south then south-southeast along the path leading to the windmill (panoramic view of the Pyrenees).

(2) Turn right (west) and cross the copse. At the exit (view of the village and the valley), head down towards Le Tichané. Continue along the path on the left to the Notre-Dame-de-Brétous chapel (13th century) and its miraculous fountain.

(3) Follow the small road to the right (entrance to the Las Tutos cave, wash house, and remains of a Gallo-Roman pier).

(4) At the T-junction, turn left to return to the village. Go through the gate or walk along the ramparts to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 173 m - Saint-Arailles Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 188 m - Cross the D279 + go straight on along Allée Birebouch
  3. 2 : km 1.62 - alt. 236 m - Turn right onto the small path
  4. 3 : km 3.02 - alt. 147 m - Turn right after the chapel
  5. 4 : km 3.89 - alt. 150 m - On the left, at the T-junction
  6. S/E : km 4.33 - alt. 173 m - Saint-Arailles Town Hall

Worth a visit

In Saint-Marcellin, near Vic-Fezensac, you will discover the fortified castelnau, the Pinède, a windmill, and can admire a magnificent view of the Pyrenees.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
corinnedufimarcon
corinnedufimarcon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk

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Alain du Gers
Alain du Gers

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short walk through typical Gers countryside: rolling hills and vibrant colours. The village of St. Arailles is very pretty: the entrance gates and the church are particularly worth seeing.

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FF32190
FF32190

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, sunny walk. After passing through fields, along paths, through woodland and enjoying some beautiful views of the Pyrenees, we finish on a narrow country lane that winds its way up to the tiny village of Saint-Arailles, where pretty flowers grow alongside ancient stone walls.

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sergegirondin
sergegirondin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely little walk we did with our two children, aged 6 and 9. No problems at all. Once you reach the mill, you can go left or right to head back down to the village.

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