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Aventignan walks
Circular route from Aventignan
Visorando Member
8.91 mi
+978 ft
-958 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Aventignan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A portion of the circular route is on the Jacobean Way, passing through a green valley and then skirting the foothills in the undergrowth, where chestnuts abound in autumn.
Aventignan - Mazères-de-Neste circular loop
4.56 mi
+243 ft
-217 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Aventignan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Circular loop in the Neste valley, passing in front of the Gargas caves for a possible visit.
Col de Galin and Mail de Hard from Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
6.27 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,496 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (Haute-Garonne)
A beautiful hike through the woods in the Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges forest.
Tour du Bouchet
Local authority8.31 mi
+1,804 ft
-1,798 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montsérié (Hautes-Pyrénées)
During this walk, the great Bouchère Wood will be your companion. This hike takes you to explore the neighbouring “Ores” valley. Starting from Montsérié, a village rich in archaeological finds, it passes through beautiful Old Forests. An “Old Forest” is an ancient, mature forest: that is to say, it has been continuously forested since at least the mid-19th century. You will also discover Bayelle de Gazave, a vast and beautiful high-altitude clearing, surrounded by mountains.
La Lande de Franquevielle admires the mountain
7.26 mi
+220 ft
-236 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Franquevielle (Haute-Garonne)
The Lande de Franquevielle marks the end of the Lannemezan plateau and overlooks the Garonne valley, a river that flows from Spain. This village was part of one of the five former châtelleries of Nébouzan, the Châtellerie de Saint-Plancart. The church proudly bears the French motto "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity), a rare inscription on a church. All that remains of the castle known as "Boussost" are a few metres of foundations near the town hall, and the church bell tower is thought to be an ancient tower. There are two picnic areas.
Between Saügle and Louge, starting from Franquevielle
4.17 mi
+351 ft
-358 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Franquevielle (Haute-Garonne)
This village was part of one of the five ancient châtellenies of Nébouzan, the châtellenie of Saint-Blancart. The church proudly bears the French motto Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, a rare inscription on a church. All that remains of the castle known as Boussost are a few metres of foundations, close to the town hall, and the church bell tower is thought to be an ancient tower.
Picnics are possible along the route.
Discovery trail and Sarrat tower
3.49 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,079 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sarp (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike takes you through lush green undergrowth, offering total immersion in the forest. The climb is accessible and pleasant, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Along the way, you will go around the first hill in the Bois de Sarp, enjoying the forest landscapes and the surrounding tranquillity. You will find information boards to help you learn more about the flora and fauna you encounter, and you can also admire a magnificent view of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges. You can continue on your way to a second hill, the Sarrat, which offers a new perspective on the forest and its surroundings.
The Pic de Tourroc
4.90 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sacoué (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This family hike can be done in summer but also in winter with snowshoes.
There are no difficulties on this route. The hike takes place in shaded undergrowth along a track and then a well-marked path with a steady gradient. Once you reach the summit, you will find a magnificent orientation table and an extraordinary 360° panorama overlooking the Comminges and Barousse mountains and the Tarbes plain.
Short circular loop from Anla to Izaourt
2.60 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Anla (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short, gentle circular route, half road and half woodland.
Circular Anla loop via Ilheu and Ardoun
3.43 mi
+456 ft
-482 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Anla (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful circular walk, half on roads and half in the woods.
Cier-de-Rivière - Loop via the Couret and Lauach passes
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.48 mi
+794 ft
-810 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cier-de-Rivière (Haute-Garonne)
This hike in the Haut Comminges is pleasant, with little elevation gain, no difficulty and well marked. Most of the route is in the woods, so it is particularly recommended in summer or autumn. In addition, if you want to take a break, there is a picnic table at the Col de Lauach.
The Saint-Martin Refuge from Barbazan
8.60 mi
+1,991 ft
-1,988 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Barbazan (Haute-Garonne)
A lovely walk in a wooded area, suitable all year round except during periods of heavy rain.
A family hike that can be done as a round trip from Barbazan to the Refuge Saint-Martin.
Reminder: the route is mainly through woodland.
Camin des Costes in Antichan
3.75 mi
+466 ft
-456 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Antichan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The commune of Antichan has a mountain climate and is drained by various small streams. It has a remarkable natural heritage comprising two natural areas of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest and several built heritage sites.
Tourroc from Sacoué
7.30 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,100 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Sacoué (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A pleasant hike from the village of Sacoué, through the Bois du Mont Sacon (or Saqueton). Cool in summer and sheltered in winter, the entire route is through the forest. At the summit, a sheltered orientation table has been built on an ancient sanctuary consisting of the remains of votive altars from the Gallo-Roman period, possibly dedicated to Jupiter, and currently preserved at the Saint-Raymond Museum in Toulouse. Breathtaking view all the way to Aneto.
Anglo-Canadian Cemetery - Pic de Douly and Mont Aspet
8.27 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,923 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Nistos (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike can be done with or without snow...
On the evening of 13 July 1944, seven British and Canadian airmen from the Royal Air Force took off to resupply the Nistos maquis. The Halifax aircraft crashed into the Pic du Douly. The airmen did not survive and were buried on site. Debris from the aircraft is still visible today. All this calls for silence and contemplation...