Bout de Touron and Cabane des Gardes from Seignaux

A very pleasant hike in the hills of Ariège, between forest and ridges.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 35 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 854 m
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    Descent: - 851 m

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    Highest point: 1,489 m
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    Lowest point: 751 m

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Description of the walk

At the entrance to Seignaux, park in the car park.

(S/E) Head south, continue along Rue du Pujol to the orientation table and admire the landscape.

(1) Turn back along Rue du Pujol and, at the fork, take Rue du Carie. Leave the path on the right at the hairpin bend and follow the road.

(2) Follow the road, which gradually turns into a forest track. Follow the yellow markings indicating "Cabane des Gardes". A sign indicates that the hut is a 2-hour walk away. You will arrive at Col de Belveze.

(3) When you leave the forest, turn left to admire the view from Roc du Taus.

(4) Turn around.

(3) Continue left on the road.

(5) Keep to the right to leave the road.
If you miss the turn-off, you can always go straight up.
From there, the path is no longer clearly visible. It is a field of ferns. The markings, indicated on a few stones on the ground, are difficult to see. Aim for the antenna, trying to climb up to gradually reach the top of the ridge.

(6) Go around the antenna and rejoin the gravel road. Stay on the ridge until you reach the large crossroads at Col du Traucadou.

(7) There are two options at this point.
- You can extend the hike by following the middle path that climbs uphill. The view further on is magnificent all the way to Bout de Touron (marked route).
- Or you can enter the forest and begin your return journey via the path furthest to the right.

(8) After following the path along the ridge, you will reach Bout de Touron, where a 360° panorama awaits you. Then turn back to the intersection.

(7) Enter the forest on the left and continue to the Cabane des Gardes.

(9) Enjoy the picnic tables and then continue along the path, following the yellow markings.

(9) After the forest path, turn left to return to the Seignaux car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 751 m - Seignaux car park
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 760 m - Orientation table
  3. 2 : km 0.69 - alt. 798 m - Junction of the circular
  4. 3 : km 5.18 - alt. 1,157 m - Col de Belveze (1159m)
  5. 4 : km 5.36 - alt. 1,177 m - Roc du Taus
  6. 5 : km 5.69 - alt. 1,179 m - Intersection
  7. 6 : km 7.02 - alt. 1,366 m - Antenna - Roc du Traucadou
  8. 7 : km 8.02 - alt. 1,317 m - Variants - Cabane des Gardes - Bout de Touron - Col du Traucadou (1318m)
  9. 8 : km 9.82 - alt. 1,489 m - Bout de Touron
  10. 9 : km 12.07 - alt. 1,333 m - Cabane des Gardes
  11. S/E : km 18.12 - alt. 754 m - Seignaux car park

Notes

Follow the yellow markings carefully in the forest.
Before the antenna, don't be afraid to cross the fern fields.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 10992241

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Indeed, there are no tracks in the ferns, only traces of livestock, so don't hesitate to take the shortest route and avoid the gorse (it's a pain).

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roques michel
roques michel

Very beautiful hike, done every year

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Valles
Valles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike in February 2025. Hello, nice and easy hike with less than ideal conditions. Overcast skies and cold winds at Touron. Crowded from the Traucadou pass onwards.

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Jean31
Jean31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant round in comfortable conditions.

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LOLO TREK 33
LOLO TREK 33

Hello, I was there in mid-October with my three dogs. There are places where horses and cows roam freely (that's where I tie up my dogs).

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Walkeline
Walkeline

Hello, when I did it, I came across a large flock of sheep on the uphill section. I didn't see any sheepdogs, but if in doubt, keep your dogs on a lead.

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LOLO TREK 33
LOLO TREK 33

Can we do this route with our dogs?
Thank you.

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Walkeline
Walkeline

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 21/04/2024 in 4½ hours including breaks, 18 km and ±800 m elevation gain. The route is easy to follow. The trail does disappear before the antenna, but it is not difficult to find your way back up to it. The ferns have been cut back. Worth seeing at another time of year...
The view of the Pyrenees is magnificent throughout the first part. The climb is gentle, with no technical difficulties.

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Peyo31
Peyo31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This hike took 5 hours at a fairly leisurely pace (4 km/h). The actual elevation gain via Pic du Touron is 798 m, not 1,189 m.
The route is entirely on forest paths that are very easy to access. It is a good 18 km long.
Beautiful views of the Ariège Pyrenees. Artax/Mont Vallier/Soulcem... A hike that is accessible for children.

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roques michel
roques michel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A little spring warm-up, lots of people today near the Cabane des Gardes, lots of sunshine and the Easter weekend. Lost track between 5km and 6km following last year's fire (burnt ferns, firebreaks, etc.).

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RANDO1VISO2
RANDO1VISO2

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very popular route on 8 May after lockdown, in warm, sunny weather! Beautiful views.

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delratbarbara
delratbarbara

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, pleasant hike, rolling terrain, very easy trail (certainly used by 4x4s sometimes).
Elevation gain overestimated, my watch shows 830m elevation gain.

We had a great time 😊

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lepiero
lepiero
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with a superb view of the Pyrenees throughout the ascent, and the descent through the forest is just as enjoyable (watch out for branches hidden under the leaves at this time of year when there is no snow ). The path is wide and easy throughout.
I didn't go through the broom and ferns, I preferred to continue following the path after point 5, it was easier to run
I also find that the elevation gain is a little overestimated.

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LGRT31
LGRT31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk.
Not difficult at all.
Watch out for ticks near Bout de Touron!
Return through the rather damp forest with a few fallen trees...

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pparisaux
pparisaux

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Three things:
-less elevation gain than advertised: I didn't have GPS on this hike, but in my opinion, there was less than 1,000 metres of elevation gain...
-a slightly difficult section through heather and shrubs (as tall as a person!), although it doesn't last very long;
-be careful! Remember to take horsefly repellent with you into the forest!!!!!!!!!

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