Auzielle-Odars-Fourquevaux circular

Circular loop in the Lauragais region, from Auzielle to Fourquevaux via Odars.
Option to split the circular loop in two: Auzielle-Odars or Odars-Fourquevaux.
Very gentle gradient. Suitable for families.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.37 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 122 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 121 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 231 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 157 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Auzielle (31650)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.541937° / E 1.565572°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2144E, 2144O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Access via Auzielle. Park in the car park by Auzielle church.

(S/E) From the car park, walk past the church on the left and head north, then take thefirst road on the right until you reach Chemin de Cornouiller.

(1) Follow the path downhill through a hedge, cross the road (Chemin Toulousain), and continue straight on until you reach the ford at Ruisseau La Marcaissonne.

(2) Cross the La Marcaissonne. Continue straight on and, at the crossroads, turn right, then keep going straight on until you reach the D54a.

(3) Then turn right, cross the small road bridge over the Marcaissonne. Turn right at the next junction. In the field opposite the D54a stands the dovecote known as Reynerie. Pass in front of La Borie.

(4) Head up the path on the left. When you reach the road (Chemin de La Reynerie), veer left until you reach the D54a, then follow it straight on to the church at Odars.

(5) Turn left onto Chemin de Saint-Papoul, then onto Chemin de Palharet, continuing straight on to Château Juillac.

(6) Carry straight on. Pass the golf driving range, follow the road as it bends to the right and take thefirst left (Chemin d’En Peyroulier) to Fourquevaux (D79).

(7) Follow the D79 to the left, passing the grounds of Fourquevaux Castle, then the church. Turn left onto Rue de l’Autan. Turn left again and pass the boules court, then the school.

(8) When you reach Chemin de Restes, turn left. Continue straight on until you return to Odars. You’ll reach the crossroads at La Borie, which is a drystone shelter.

(4) Keep heading north-west, passing under the power line. Continue until you see the Bordes farm above on the left. Carry on to the next junction.

(9) Turn left onto the path leading up to En Calusse. Join the road and continue straight on until you reach the car park at Auzielle church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 199 m - Car park - Église Saint-Pierre (Auzielle)
  2. 1 : km 0.22 - alt. 193 m - Cornouiller Path
  3. 2 : km 0.73 - alt. 157 m - La Marcaissonne
  4. 3 : km 3.07 - alt. 163 m - D54a
  5. 4 : km 3.46 - alt. 166 m - Drystone shelter
  6. 5 : km 4.35 - alt. 230 m - Notre Dame Church in Odars
  7. 6 : km 5.6 - alt. 225 m - Juillac Castle
  8. 7 : km 7.57 - alt. 209 m - D79
  9. 8 : km 8.23 - alt. 219 m - Chemin de Restes
  10. 9 : km 12.82 - alt. 163 m - Crossroads
  11. S/E : km 14.37 - alt. 199 m - Car park - Église Saint-Pierre (Auzielle)

Notes

Completed on 27/04/2021 in 3 hours 30 minutes.
Some sections of the circular route are on roads. There is little traffic in the residential areas.
Take care when crossing roads.
The route has almost no shade. Remember to bring a hat, cap and water.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 1228020

I covered half of the route: Odars-Fourquevaux. A pleasant, well-marked route (routes in south-east Toulouse - Chemin des Bordes). Unfortunately, there are more than 45 minutes of tarmac from Odars to Forquevaux. The paths are paths in name only.

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JM58
JM58


Thank you for this additional information.

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geneviève crokaert
geneviève crokaert

In Fourquevaux, at the intersection of the D 79 and D 31 roads, tables and chairs are available for a pleasant picnic. Allow an extra 500 metres (round trip).

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
And thank you also to Visorando.

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Muscat Christiane
Muscat Christiane

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy hike. It was a little difficult to find the starting point around the church in AUZIELLE. Good signage along the route. Part of it follows a Roman road!
Discover castles and pretty valleys typical of the Lauragais region.
It's nice to still be able to discover beautiful places despite the urbanisation spreading around Toulouse (lots of housing developments).
FOURQUEVAUX is magnificent! You have to hike all the way to the end to admire this beautiful village!
All thanks to VISORANDO! Thank you!

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Guy Jalut
Guy Jalut

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

As mentioned above, you need to reach Odars to find good signage. The region is very clayey and after rain, the area corresponding to points 2-3-4-9 is very "oily" and slippery. Walking sticks are very useful in this area.

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Guy Jalut
Guy Jalut

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

You have to reach Odars to find proper signage.

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JM58
JM58

Indeed.
Thank you for your comment.

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grosselin
grosselin

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

Route completed in winter conditions (frost), making the trails very muddy.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment, which will be useful for future hikers.

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Marcus
Marcus
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Markings need to be renewed. Old or hidden markings.
Particular difficulty in seeing the markings at the start of the car park at Auzielle church and at the La Borie crossroads (4) and before the finish.
These comments do not detract from the appeal of this beautiful, easily accessible circular a few kilometres from Toulouse.

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JM58
JM58

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

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VincentLafon
VincentLafon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk offering lovely scenery, beautiful villages and stately homes and castles. There is very little traffic on the tarmac roads.

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JM58
JM58

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

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libellule1452
libellule1452

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike with little elevation gain.
Wide paths, sometimes very sunny!

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