Isle-en-Dodon circular via Puymaurin

Country route marked in yellow, no major difficulties.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 17.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 285 m
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    Descent: - 280 m

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    Highest point: 310 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 197 m

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Description of the walk

Park at Place du Château in Isle en Dodon.

(S/E) Take Rue Droite in the wrong direction, almost opposite the main door of the church, then take the small alley on the left at the corner of the wine and spirits shop. Cross Place du Jardinage.

(1) Continue to the right until you reach the boulevard. Cross over to take the street opposite and join the path that starts on the left by the stream. Follow it straight ahead until you reach the road.

(2) At the "Le Plec" holiday village, take Avenue du Chemin Vert to the right and follow it straight ahead until you cross the D17.

(3) Turn left towards Saint-Gaudens, then take thefirst right onto Chemin de Montplaisir.

(4) At the end of the bend, just before thefirst house, take the grassy path on the right (visible on the OSM background) and follow it straight ahead until you reach the D55. Cross it and continue on the path opposite for about 1.5 km, then continue diagonally to the left until you reach the tarmac road.

(5) Turn right, cross the stream and, at the crossroads, turn left.

(6) After the "Tchatchatcha" livestock buildings, take the path on the right to go around them and then turn left to join the D55g.

(7) Turn left and then take thefirst right to reach the crossroads at the bottom of the hill.

(8) Turn left and follow this path along the edge of the fields, keeping south-west, for a long time, always going straight ahead. At the end, turn left and climb steeply up to the village of Puymaurin.

(9) At the road, turn right towards the town centre, pass the war memorial and walk alongside the church to take the street on the right before the central gate.

(10) At the end of the street, climb up to the left to go around the hill via the "Petit Chemin de Ronde", observe the remarkable tree and return to the church.

(11) Walk along the other side of the church, pass the Place du Capitole where the town hall is located and continue straight on until you reach the village exit.

(12) Before the school complex, turn left onto the D55 towards Saint-Férréol-de-Comminges. Go down to thefirst bend and take the path opposite on the left, following it straight ahead until you reach the tarmac road.

(13) Turn right. Cross the hamlet of Bidauche and, at the end (elevation 217), turn right and then immediately left onto the grassy path. Cross the stream and go straight up into the woods until you reach a paved road, which you should follow straight ahead.

(14) On the descent, level with the wooden houses, turn right onto the path that goes back up into the woods and follow it to the junction with the D17.

(15) Cross the road carefully and follow the road opposite the corner of the houses. Follow it to the end.

(16) At the cross, follow the road to the left, pass behind the silos, walk along the field of solar panels and continue straight ahead until you reach the D17e.

(17) Turn left until thefirst bend, where you can turn right onto the path along the lake. Follow this path on the right-hand side of the lake until you reach the holiday village, then turn right to cross it and join Avenue du Chemin Vert.

(2) Continue straight ahead and slightly to the right along the path beside the stream. Turn right and cross the boulevard.

(1) Continue straight ahead, then turn left at the first street to reach Place du Château (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 197 m - Place du Chateau
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 199 m - Rue des Fruits
  3. 2 : km 0.46 - alt. 199 m - Holiday village - crossroads of the circular
  4. 3 : km 0.74 - alt. 203 m - D17 crossroads
  5. 4 : km 1.12 - alt. 211 m - Montplaisir
  6. 5 : km 3.38 - alt. 201 m - Tarmac road
  7. 6 : km 4.16 - alt. 217 m - Tchatchatcha breeding farm
  8. 7 : km 4.72 - alt. 238 m - D55g crossroads
  9. 8 : km 5.4 - alt. 200 m - Path at the bottom of the descent. Near the - Gesse (rivière) - Affluent de la Save
  10. 9 : km 8.26 - alt. 278 m - Puymaurin
  11. 10 : km 8.45 - alt. 282 m - Access via a small rampart walk
  12. 11 : km 8.74 - alt. 282 m - Return to Puymaurin Church
  13. 12 : km 8.95 - alt. 267 m - Puymaurin school complex
  14. 13 : km 9.71 - alt. 265 m - Bidauche
  15. 14 : km 12.24 - alt. 300 m - Wooden houses
  16. 15 : km 13.95 - alt. 219 m - D17 crossroads
  17. 16 : km 14.25 - alt. 211 m - Calvary. Near the - Save (rivière)
  18. 17 : km 16.47 - alt. 200 m - Access to the lake
  19. S/E : km 17.85 - alt. 197 m - Place du Chateau

Worth a visit

Saint-Adrien Church in Isle-en-Dodon, listed as a historic monument.
Remarkable tree in Puymaurin.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Carlos31
Carlos31

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Leave L'Isle en Dodon early so you can have lunch in Puymaurin, 8 km from the starting point, under a magnificent cedar tree with comfortable picnic tables.
Bring waterproof shoes to cross a small stream with water up to 8 cm deep.
At the end of the hike, refresh yourself or have dinner at Le Maquis restaurant.

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R Maella
R Maella

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike was very enjoyable, with the difficulty lying in its length. There were one or two hills, but by going at your own pace, it was fine.
However, we calmly followed the yellow markings and ended up following the cycle path, which has the same markings at one point, so we had to make detours to get back on track... Be careful!
A little muddy in winter and a stream crossing (where we ended up with wet feet!), but otherwise very pretty scenery and pleasant passages (the cedar tree in Puymaurin, the walk along the Save).

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dr34
dr34

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, no real difficulties and some great views.
there are two or three nice hills along the route where you can really push yourself.
A beautiful spot under a majestic tree to stop for a snack.
Enjoy your hike, everyone.

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Philippe boulay
Philippe boulay

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike to enjoy in winter. There is a little mud, but not too much.

The tables under the cedar tree are perfect for a picnic, but don't forget to bring something to sit on. There's a lot of resin.
The view on the way down to the Save is well worth it.

The last part is more of a stroll. Enjoy!

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Philippe boulay
Philippe boulay

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike to enjoy in winter, although there is a bit of mud

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La Miche
La Miche
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb day-long hike with a lunch break between points 10 and 11 at the geographical point known as "Le Plèche" in Puymaurin. If the weather is fine, you will have a view of the nearby Pyrenees, including the Pic de Midi de Bigorre.
Be alert throughout the hike, as you are likely to encounter deer along the various paths or across fields at the edge of the woods.
Very good...

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Arnaud974
Arnaud974

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with excellent signage.
Between points 16 and 17, I recommend taking a short detour to "La Digue". There is a very pretty reservoir and picnic tables.

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VincentLafon
VincentLafon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike in the peaceful countryside, with visits to the pretty village of Puymaurin and the charming market town of Isle-en-Dodon. Congratulations to the route planner.

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geneviève crokaert
geneviève crokaert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, undulating walk with beautiful views.
In Puymaurin, on the circular path, there are picnic tables under a remarkable tree, ideally located!
After a slightly steep climb, halfway along the route.
At the end, L'Isle en Dodon is worth a visit for its history, its streets, its church, its town hall...

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jeanlouisN
jeanlouisN

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

the weather was lovely, a beautiful walk, 10 out of 10 (Puymaurin), fabulous for a picnic, four tables under a huge tree.
Too bad the end was rather on the road.

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Dill
Dill

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a superb view of the Pyrenees mountain range at Puymaurin, near the giant cedar tree.
The last 3 kilometres on tarmac road are a bit long. A very lively market in L'Isle en Dodon on Saturday mornings.

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Henry32
Henry32

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done in fog, which gave it a somewhat ghostly atmosphere.
Be careful just after point 17, as there are two large wolfhounds in a garden with a broken fence (they haven't managed to get through yet, but it won't be long)

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LaPierre
LaPierre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful circular, with numerous panoramic views of the Pyrenees!
The only tricky part after heavy rain (as was the case for us) is crossing the Larjo stream between points 13 and 14. Without good high, waterproof shoes, you're guaranteed to get your feet wet!

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Mika31
Mika31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well-marked route overall.
Nice view in Puymaurin at the remarkable tree where there are tables and benches for picnicking. However, be sure to protect yourself before sitting down as the tree is a conifer.
At the end of the hike, go and see the frescoes in the town hall's council chamber. We were lucky enough to have the Mayor explain them to us.

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