Walk along the water's edge in Carbonne

The Volvestre inter-communal tourist office offers a marked and secure route.

The "balade des abris" (shelter walk) takes you in the footsteps of the visual artist and sculptor Laurent Cadilhac, who created nine shelters combining history, art and sculpture. You will start the walk in the Bois de Castres, which also has an orienteering course, a fitness trail and a socio-cultural centre.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.43 km
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    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 35 m
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    Descent: - 35 m

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    Highest point: 217 m
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    Lowest point: 187 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park of the Bois de Castres Socio-Cultural Centre located near the Pont du Jumelage bridge over the Garonne, on the edge of the D626B, towards Lacaugne.

(S/E) Walk around the site following the path that runs alongside the D626B, then follow it anti-clockwise and return to the car park (you can also do this clockwise).

(S/E) Leave the car park and cross the Pont du Jumelage bridge over the Garonne. At the end of the bridge, turn left and cross the road towards the first building on the left. Take the stairs down in front of it. Cross the car park and follow the street to the junction with Rue des Bains on the right.

(1) Turn left onto the dead-end road and follow the dirt track along the Garonne on your left. Pass three of the shelters on display.

(2) At the end of this dirt track, continue along the tarmac road, keeping straight ahead, until you reach the junction in front of Saint-Laurent Church.

(3) Follow the tarmac road on the left (no entry) then quickly take the dirt track that goes down to the left.

(4) At the bottom of the slope, turn left to stay on the hill and continue straight ahead until you reach the bridge over the Garonne.

(5) At the D62, turn right and drive carefully along the plane trees. After the last house on the left (no. 62), take the dead-end road immediately after on the left and continue straight ahead.

(6) At the no entry sign, continue straight ahead, then turn right at Rue Louis Domé Jean. Pass in front of the Calandre residence (no. 31) and, at the corner, turn onto the small dirt track between the fence and the next house. At the bottom of this track, cross the stream and turn left. Continue straight ahead, following the stream. At the road, continue on the track opposite.
At the end, turn right and go up to the road.

(7) Cross the road and take the tarmac path on the left. Pass under a building, then continue between the gardens until you reach a crossroads. Turn right and, at the four-way junction, turn left onto the tarmac road. At the end of this road, continue along the path on the left until you reach the fork in the road from the outward journey.

(4) Go up the path that veers to the right and reach the church.

(3) Opposite the church, turn left onto Rue du Sculpteur Abbal, then turn right at the corner of Parc André Abbal (no entry). Pass the cemetery and at the end, turn left onto Rue Saint-Laurent and rejoin the route taken on the way there.

(1) Continue straight ahead, then cross the Pont du Jumelage bridge over the Garonne and head to the car park of the Centre Socio-Culturel du Bois de Castres (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 201 m - Car park at the Bois de Castre Socio-Cultural Centre - Garonne (fleuve)
  2. 1 : km 0.39 - alt. 196 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.39 - alt. 196 m - End of the dirt road
  4. 3 : km 1.91 - alt. 204 m - Église Saint-Laurent (Carbonne)
  5. 4 : km 2 - alt. 195 m - Bottom of the slope
  6. 5 : km 2.89 - alt. 205 m - Route D62
  7. 6 : km 3.54 - alt. 197 m - Stream - No entry
  8. 7 : km 4.27 - alt. 195 m - Tarmac road
  9. S/E : km 7.43 - alt. 201 m - Car park at the Bois de Castres Socio-Cultural Centre

Notes

(2) At the end of the dirt road, you can turn left to see the "Pila".

A water fountain and toilets are available at the Carbonne town hall in the town just after the bridge.

Note: at the beginning or end of your walk, take a stroll around the Bois de Castres. You will find areas for picnicking, playing sports or just walking with views of the Garonne.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Nelly Marie
Nelly Marie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk in Carbonne. Little traffic on tarmac roads. Several sculptures along the route, although the descriptions are often faded. Not very busy. Easy, suitable for families with children.

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Tourisme en Volvestre
Tourisme en Volvestre

Hello Denisjean,

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your walk along the riverbank!

See you soon in Volvestre!

The Volvestre Tourist Office

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denisjean
denisjean

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very varied, pleasant and easy walk. A real discovery!

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Ph1l
Ph1l
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

More of a stroll around Carbonne than a hike.
The first circular route around the socio-cultural centre is not particularly interesting (but the route is pleasant).
The second circular route is (currently) well marked in yellow. The route is original (compared to hikes in the countryside) and offers beautiful views of Carbonne.

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RESPAUD RESPAUD
RESPAUD RESPAUD

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant, easy hike

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CG2513
CG2513

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk along the water's edge, surrounded by greenery and tranquillity. Very easy to follow.

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daniellemaire
daniellemaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk. Everything is well signposted, the hike is pleasant, I really enjoyed it.

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lugfab820
lugfab820

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This walk is full of charm, taking you on a journey of discovery to nine shelters along the Garonne, channelled streams, and through the quiet intimacy of the gardens of the delightful town of Carbonne.

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