Circular Fount Grando in Rebigue

Crossed by the famous Way of St James, the village of Rebigue offers walkers the chance to discover, among other things, the Fount Grando fountain, the church dedicated to Saint Lizier and the orientation table with a magnificent panorama of the Pyrenees on a clear day.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.19 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 121 m
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    Descent: - 130 m

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    Highest point: 276 m
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    Lowest point: 183 m

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Description of the walk

Park at Place de la Mairie.

(S/E) Cross the D 95b road at the pedestrian crossing to take Chemin de la Croix Blanche opposite.

(1) Turn right at the bend, continue along Impasse de la Fount Grando and follow the red and white markings ofthe GR®653, Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle. Pass in front of the Fount Grando fountain. Take the grassy path opposite, cross the small bridge, then turn left to go up the field along its edge and reach a road.

(2) Turn right and walk past the orientation table (view of Château Giscard and the Pyrenees on a clear day) and then past a beautiful building called Maison de Rebigue. At the intersection, continue straight ahead, passing in front of Saint-Lizier Church and the cemetery (peace monument inside). Continue past the water tower and a mill barrel (private) until you reach an intersection.

(3) Cross (dangerous crossroads) and turn right onto Route de la Place. At the three-way junction, turn left onto Chemin de Corronsac (view of Corronsac Church). Continue straight ahead for 1.3 km, crossing a bridge, passing the housing estate and reaching an intersection.

(4) Turn right onto Chemin du Thil and leave theGR® trail. Continue along this road for 1.6 km (view of the Cassé building on the left, panorama of the Cossignol valley and view of the village of Aureville opposite). After the bend and at the bottom of the descent, you will reach an intersection with a grassy path just before the bridge.

(5) Turn right onto the path that runs alongside the Cossignol stream (not marked on IGN maps). In front of the field, head towards the small hedge and follow it on the right. Enter the undergrowth and continue along the path.

(6) Cross the stream on the small wooden bridge and climb up the sunken path at the edge of the clearing. At the edge of the undergrowth, continue along the grassy section to pass to the left of Le Long farm. Continue along the stony path, then climb up the tarmac section opposite and reach the town hall. Turn right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 250 m - Town hall square
  2. 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 238 m - Intersection
  3. 2 : km 0.51 - alt. 265 m - Route
  4. 3 : km 1.28 - alt. 268 m - Intersection (Route de la Place)
  5. 4 : km 2.75 - alt. 242 m - Intersection (Chemin du Thil)
  6. 5 : km 4.38 - alt. 186 m - Grassy path
  7. 6 : km 4.93 - alt. 183 m - Ruisseau
  8. S/E : km 6.19 - alt. 250 m - Town hall square

Notes

Markings: between points (1) and (4): White and Red (GR®653); before (1) and after 4: Yellow

Observations:

  • few shaded areas: route not recommended in hot weather
  • dangerous junction with the D 95b road
  • wet passages in the undergrowth
  • several water points next to the town hall
  • exercise caution at road crossings
  • recommended equipment: shoes suitable for walking in all seasons, water bottle and hat
  • possible junctions with other circulars.

IGN references:
blue series 2144 O Ramonville-St.Agne

Worth a visit

Landscape:

  • orientation table on a promontory for viewing the Pyrenees (on a clear day)
  • view of Château Giscard
  • view of Corronsac Church
  • view of the Cassé building and panorama of the Cossignol valley
  • view of the village of Aureville

Heritage:

  • Saint-Lizier Church: the date of construction of this church is somewhat uncertain. For a long time, Rebigue was simply an annexe dependent on the parish priest of Corronsac. This building has two distinctive features: its flat chevet and its bell tower wall. This type of bell tower is characteristic of the region, with a few variations. The church has three chapels, including that of Saint-Lizier. It seems that the building was dedicated to the saint bishop from the time of its construction and thus attracted pilgrims even before the saint's relic was installed in 1746. A relic of the saint bishop was transferred from Saint-Lizier-d'Ariège Cathedral to the church in Rebigue. Popular devotion developed rapidly (Saint-Lizier is invoked for the healing of skin diseases, eczema, cradle cap, etc.) and continues to this day.
  • Place Well: Supplying water to the entire village, the well plays a particularly important role in Rebigue because the commune, subject to high temperatures and with no watercourses, regularly suffers from drought. The well is sometimes dry, even though it draws from the water table. Springs are rare and very difficult to access. This well is built in the centre of the village, near the town hall. It also serves a social function as a meeting and gathering place. Built of local bricks, it is covered by a small lean-to roof with canal tiles. A grille prevents animals and children from falling in, and the wooden wheel is still in place.
  • Fount Grando: Renovated in 1992, it features a cartouche bearing the inscription "communal fountain".

 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

4.8 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
annemarie31
annemarie31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful walk in the hills.

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User 15900777

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk, the map is clear and well marked.

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samsam85
samsam85

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great walk with descents and ascents. Best done when it's not too hot.

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sbreque
sbreque

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Some sections of road, but not very busy. Lovely, varied scenery.

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Maag
Maag

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route. Mostly on roads, fortunately with little traffic on Sunday mornings! Not recommended in hot weather.
The end is very nice in the woods, but be careful as it can get muddy if it rains.

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Nelly Marie
Nelly Marie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

The walk is mainly on quiet tarmac roads, which is nice after heavy rain. It was foggy when we did the walk, so we couldn't enjoy the view from the orientation table. A very pleasant short walk.

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he-gauth
he-gauth

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A good walk to do in winter as there is not much shade and only a few muddy sections.

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Kate31130
Kate31130

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short walk to enjoy on days when there is a clear view of the Pyrenees. There are quite a few sections on tarmac, but these are quiet roads.

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grandpirate
grandpirate

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

PLEASANT AND EASY ROUTE, BUT TOO MUCH TARMAC EVEN IF THERE IS LITTLE TRAFFIC.

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OURS31
OURS31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike that took 1 hour and 45 minutes. However, there was too much asphalt, with small country roads that were quite busy with cars.

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Ramonville
Ramonville

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful start, with the Pyrenees as a backdrop for quite some time, and the charming St Lizier chapel, and a pleasant end along the stream and under the woods, but a lot of tarmac between the two, even if these are quiet country roads. there is no hard shoulder when cars pass, and tarmac makes up more than half of the walk, with little of interest and no shade at all.

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pascalou31270
pascalou31270

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a shame the weather wasn't clear enough to see the Pyrenees mountain range from the orientation table. And, as in many places, the church was closed. Otherwise, it was a lovely little walk for a spring afternoon.

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