Circular route around Baziège

A pleasant circular walk starting from Saint-Étienne Church in Baziège, passing through the valleys of the Lauragais and taking in the Saint-Eutrope Chapel in Saint-Colombe.
Minimal elevation gain. Suitable for families with children, provided they are keen walkers.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.82 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 522 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 525 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 823 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 525 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Baziège (31450)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.455375° / E 1.613626°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2144E, 2144O
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Saint Étienne Church in Baziège.

(Out/Return) From the church, follow theGR®®653, head east along Rue du Four and, at the end, take the road on the left (Rue du Père Colombier). Pass under the railway line and continue straight on until you reach Chemin de la Côte (this is the junction shared with the return route).

(1) Leave theGR®®653, turn left and from here on follow the PR®®. Cross the D38, continue along the D95 then turn right onto Chemin de Redon.

(2) Walk alongside the Ruisseau de Rivel, turn left onto the road leading to the hamlet of En Bila, where it becomes a track, then turn right onto the road, passing under a power line.

(3) Cross the D38g and carry on straight ahead along theGR®®653on a track until you reach the D38.

(4) Cross with care, turn right for 100 m, then left onto Chemin de la Saint-Jeante. Follow thePR®® to the bridge over the Ruisseau de Visenc.

(5) Leave thePR®® on your right, cross the bridge and continue straight ahead. At the 199 mark, turn right, then turn right again to rejoin thePR®® afterLes Cabosses.

(6) Turn left and follow thePR®® until you rejoin theGR®®653at the Ruisseau de Sainte-Colombe.

(7) Turn right and continue along theGR®®653to the Chapelle Saint-Eutrope in Saint-Colombe.

(8) Follow the road to the right, cross the Visenc stream, turn left and continue along theGR®®653until you reach the junction from the outward leg.

(1) Turn left towards the Église Saint-Étienne and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 528 ft - Car park at the - Église Saint Étienne
  2. 1 : mi 0.5 - alt. 676 ft - Junction on the circular route – GR653 / PR
  3. 2 : mi 1.61 - alt. 600 ft - Rivel Stream
  4. 3 : mi 2.28 - alt. 778 ft - D38g road
  5. 4 : mi 3.5 - alt. 764 ft - D38 road
  6. 5 : mi 4.08 - alt. 607 ft - Bridge over the Ruisseau de Visenc
  7. 6 : mi 4.72 - alt. 640 ft - PR after Les Cabosses
  8. 7 : mi 5.46 - alt. 633 ft - GR653 at the Ruisseau de Sainte-Colombe
  9. 8 : mi 5.9 - alt. 607 ft - Chapelle Saint Eutrope à Saint-Colombe
  10. S/E : mi 7.82 - alt. 528 ft - Car park at the - Église Saint Étienne

Notes

Completed on 12 May 2021 in 3 hours 5 minutes.
Some sections of the circular route are on roads. Take care when crossing or walking on roads.
There is very little shade on the route. A hat, cap and water are essential.

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the walk.

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hc31
hc31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route despite the wet paths. Beautiful views of the Lauragais region and a pass near the closed Sainte Colombe de Baziège chapel. Alternating roads and paths with a few road crossings that require great caution.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I'm glad you enjoyed the walk.

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charlieduf
charlieduf

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk! Thank you for this route.
Despite the glorious sunshine, there was quite a bit of mud on some of the paths after the recent incessant rain.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment and we are delighted that you enjoyed the walk.

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Marie1960
Marie1960

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty walk of about 12 km on the hillsides above Baziège. The route is well signposted, but I also used the GPS tracking feature on my app, which was very handy. To leave Baziège, we followed some quiet little roads, then beautiful paths took over in the Lauragais countryside, which undulates between ridges and valleys. There are superb views of the Pyrenees and the Hers plain, beautiful farms and old houses, fields of wheat and sunflowers, and you pass by the charming chapel of Ste Colombe on your way back to the plain. Bring a hat as there is no shade on this route. Definitely worth doing again and again 😃

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I'm glad you enjoyed the walk.

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Delail
Delail

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello, A short walk, to be done in the direction indicated as the (yellow) markers are only visible in that direction. There is some ambiguity at point 5, which you could pass without noticing...

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment and clarification.
I'm glad you enjoyed the walk.

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Regis Leverrier
Regis Leverrier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy walk in the hills above Baziège. Take care, however, in strong winds.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment. It is indeed an unpretentious but very pleasant walk.

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Dgy
Dgy

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I've done it several times. It's not extraordinary, but I always finish with the feeling that I've had a good time. And the chapel is quite charming.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted that you enjoyed the walk.

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VincentLafon
VincentLafon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, congratulations to the trailblazer!

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
Distance, altitude and elevation calculations are automatic.

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