La Peyregade to Martinat circular route

A short circular walk for the whole family, from the hamlet of La Peyregade to Martinat and back along the Touyre stream.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 265 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 273 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,064 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 808 m

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Description of the walk

The start of the hike is in the hamlet of La Peyregade.
From Montferrier, take the D209 departmental road, then the small road that branches off to the left at a right-hand bend on the outskirts of the village. Park in the car park at the bottom of the hamlet, where there is a small rubbish bin. Then head to the starting point in the centre, where you will find the wash house.

(S/E) Head back down towards the stream along the road. After the hairpin bend, take the path on the right, cross the bridge and continue on the right.

(1) Turn right at the climb to the next crossroads.

(2) Continue on the right, a beautiful climb heading north then north-east. Pass a starting point on the right, cross a valley and join another crossroads via the path that continues along the mountainside.

(3) Go straight ahead towards the north-east, the path descends towards a place called Martinat. Leave the paths on either side until you reach the road that makes a hairpin bend.

(4) Turn left and continue straight ahead until you reach a bridge.

(5) Cross the Touyre river, then join the road and follow it uphill to the left. At the next fork, take the path on the left that leads to the hydroelectric power station.

(6) Continue along the path that runs alongside the water pipe, following the stream and rejoining the path taken at the start.

(1) Follow this path straight ahead to return to the start of the hike (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 961 m - Exit the hamlet of Peyregade
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 930 m - On the right, uphill path
  3. 2 : km 0.79 - alt. 939 m - Continue on the right.
  4. 3 : km 1.73 - alt. 1,064 m - Straight ahead towards the east
  5. 4 : km 3.34 - alt. 826 m - At Martinat, on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.69 - alt. 836 m - Pont du - Touyre (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 5.61 - alt. 883 m - Hydroelectric power station
  8. S/E : km 6.58 - alt. 961 m - Exit the hamlet of Peyregade

Worth a visit

Visit the hamlet of La Peyregade.

Reviews and comments

3.4 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.1 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
Droogy
Droogy
• Edited:

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

The walk is mostly shaded, which was very welcome during this heatwave: it feels good.
Be careful of some slippery sections due to leaves on steep slopes: avoid after rain, and hiking boots are recommended.

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popo1953
popo1953

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very attractive route thanks to the diversity of the landscape and the river that runs alongside much of it. There are small waterfalls here and there. Its mini power station is powered by the waters of the Touyre. The route is accessible to everyone without any great difficulty.

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fred09300
fred09300

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in glorious weather. The route is very shaded and we were able to enjoy the coolness of the forest.
There is just one small difficulty described in the previous comments, but if you follow the trail, you will quickly find your way.
We enjoyed the picnic table near the Thouyre towards the end of the route.

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GAUSSENS Marie-Claire
GAUSSENS Marie-Claire

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and interesting hike with a visit to the hamlet of Peyregade; however, as mentioned in previous comments, we couldn't find points 2 and 3, so we decided to retrace our steps from the hydroelectric power station.

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HAB099
HAB099

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Lost the trail between points 2 and 3: numerous tree felling sites. No other option but to descend diagonally towards point 5.

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libellule1452
libellule1452

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, entirely shaded! Bring a compass and map for a short section through the forest without markings or paths, but nothing too complicated. The Roc Blanc is splendid and the cave is surprising!
There are numerous trails near the starting point in La Peyregade (waterfall, sacrificial stone, etc.).

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Galaxy57
Galaxy57

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

No particular difficulties, but I had a hiking GPS. It's difficult between points 2 and 3. Very steep climb, and not really a path. You need at least a compass.
After point 3, there are no difficulties and the route is easy.

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bibi
bibi ★

Thank you for reporting this. The description has been incorrectly noted several times. The starting point really needs to be updated, otherwise I will be forced to remove the hike.
Kind regards

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tino 83
tino 83
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Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

From the outset, we didn't know which path to take on the right, so we decided to go the other way to the hamlet. It was a bit of a struggle, but we made it. Then, between points 3 and 2, we couldn't find the path, so we went back down a stream, which was obviously not the path. The markings are missing, so it's incomprehensible. Totally disappointed.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, albert.v
Please read the answer I gave just before about markup.

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albert.v
albert.v

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The lack of signposting makes the walk difficult without a good hiking GPS. Part of the hike is not shown on IGN maps between point 2 and point 3.
Avoid with children. Long climbs in slippery undergrowth.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Hello
The signposting does not depend on Visorando or the author. We have no control over it, which is why we do not refer to it. For signposted routes, there are guidebooks that are sold by tourist offices.
Visorando's strength lies in offering routes off the beaten track that can be followed with a detailed description, accompanied by an extract from an IGN map, as well as a GPX file that can be used on a GPS device or the Visorando app for smartphones and tablets.

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dab32
dab32

I really enjoyed the marked trails!

And I found the locals who gave me information to be friendly and welcoming!

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roux yohann
roux yohann

By the way, the Montferrier tourist office is closed, so you'll have to go to Lavelanet.

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roux yohann
roux yohann

Hello, I haven't done the marked trails because Visorando doesn't want me to.
I think this walk is nice, as I have a house in Peyregade. It's true, there are two waterfalls, the Pierre du Sacrifice, etc.
It's a shame you didn't like it.

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