Circular of Tute de la Maine

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route along the river, through farmland and woodland.
We were all alone on the path!
The view of the Pyrenees along the ridge is superb on a clear day.
Contrary to what is said in older comments, the paths are very clear and there is no difficulty in following them.
Make sure you note the location of the signpost before the hike so you don’t miss it!

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Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Stunning views of the Pyrenees. A short half-day hike
Thank you

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

Hello,
For the hike from Clermont to Cintegabelle
there is an error in the directions to the cave, which is the only point of interest on the hike
Coming from Cintegabelle, the cave is located before point 10
thank you

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Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
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, and the Maine waterfall is a must-see.

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Date of your route : Jun 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route may be very interesting, but it is very poorly signposted, with signs covered in vegetation and the riverbanks unkempt. We walked an extra 4 km to find the right path.

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Date of your route : Apr 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route starts off easily and is simple to follow, but once you reach point 4, it is impossible to find the slope that climbs up to La Tute. There is a hiking trail that climbs steeply, but if you follow the hiking trail, it veers completely off course and heads into the woods where the vegetation is sometimes dense (avoid wearing shorts). We had to turn back... The signage at point 4 should be completely revised because it is easy to get lost there

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Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike on varied terrain. The least pleasant part is between points 6 and 7, along a busy road, but it is only a short stretch.
We had some difficulty finding the path between points 4 and 5, after the Maine bridge. We continued up the hill (which was a bit steep) to the cultivated field, then turned right and cut across the fields to reach the small road. (Perhaps we should have gone back down after visiting the Tute and taken the main path below?)
Overall, it's a beautiful walk that we recommend.

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Date of your route : Dec 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike along the banks of the Hers on the way there and on the hillside with views of the Lauragais and the Pyrenees on the way back. An easy route that takes 2½ hours at a brisk pace, but taking the time to climb up to La Tute via a clear, marked path (a sign indicates the direction between 2 and 3). The dogs on the Canet farm and the sheepdogs guarding the flock of sheep may bark as you pass, but they are not aggressive. The section between 6 and 7 on the D25 is less pleasant.
Thank you for the route

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Date of your route : Dec 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good hike, very pleasant with a good view.
Signage is lacking for climbing the ravine.

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Date of your route : May 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The vegetation has grown considerably and between 4 and 5 after Tute de Maine, the path is impossible to navigate without playing Indiana Jones! It's a shame because we had to return by the same route and were unable to enjoy the "bird's eye view of the hillsides of Aignes and the cultivated fields"!
Definitely worth revisiting

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Date of your route : Feb 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, fairly easy except for the steep slope between points 4 and 5 in the woods. This hike should be done in dry weather because if it has rained in the previous days, this slope becomes impassable due to mud. The description on the website is very well done and easy to follow. Beautiful view of the Pyrenees and the Ariège valley between points 5 and 6. The road section between points 6 and 7 is quite complicated, especially for groups, but it is possible to walk along the road on the right-hand side at the edge of the field. The sign indicating "La tutte de la Maine" is not located between points 4 and 5 but just before point 4. Very beautiful passage through the forest between points 3 and 4 in the undergrowth with the ground covered with snowdrops in bloom at this time of year. The route is slightly different halfway between points 4 and 5, probably due to forestry work. I recommend this easy and pleasant hike on a clear day for the view.

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Date of your route : Feb 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk to do in dry weather. The climb to La Tute is not maintained (cut shrubs across the path) and can quickly become impassable with slippery ground. As mentioned in other comments, in hot weather it is best to do this walk in the opposite direction to enjoy the coolness of the Grand Hers river at the end of the route and the view of the Pyrenees from the ridge path.

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Date of your route : Dec 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with beautiful views of the Pyrenees. However, it would be better to do the route in the opposite direction to get more of a view of the Pyrenees (otherwise you have them behind you).

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Date of your route : Dec 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It's a lovely route, but be careful when you reach the sign indicating the tutu: go to it, then turn back (without returning to the sign) and take the first fork you come to, which is the path that goes uphill (discreet markings on the tree) and leads to a field. Once in the field, there are no more markings, so we went straight up to rejoin the track and continue the hike.

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Date of your route : Nov 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a lovely walk with beautiful forest trails and stunning views of the Pyrenees on a clear day. The trail is quite steep and slippery on the climb up the Daubuissou ravine. Another trail has been created towards the end of the climb, which is less steep, but it is better to take the old one, which is steeper but more scenic, with wooden steps and handrails.
To avoid walking on the road between 6 and 7, you can walk on an easily accessible grassy strip that runs alongside the road at the edge of the field, which is very pleasant.
300 metres after point 7, at an altitude of 259 metres, you can take a beautiful path on the right between two fir trees. After 100 metres, it turns left into the forest, descends gently towards the stream and then returns to the path that leads back to the starting point. This is a much prettier alternative that adds 100 metres to the walk.
Dominique, Le Pourquoi Pas 31 Toulouse Club

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