Laurède circular loop

A pleasant route between the river and hillsides in the commune of Cintegabelle. It allows you to enjoy the Ariège river, then offers magnificent views of the Lauragais crops, as well as the plain below and the Pyrenees in the distance.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.92 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 98 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 97 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 269 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 190 m

Description of the walk

Park in the town hall car park.

(S/E) Go down the stairs next to the post office to reach the Frédéric Mistral car park and the Salle des Fêtes. Walk along the Salle des Fêtes towards the stadium and the children's playground. Turn left towards Parc Rivals, which runs alongside the stadium.

(1) Once at the end of the path, after a short climb, turn left before the skate park. Follow the hedge to the shared gardens. Cross them, taking care to avoid the plants, and follow the path. Turn right at the bottom of the small descent to reach the small bridge over the Lavela stream, on the banks of the Ariège.

(2) Cross it and follow the Piboulette path to the end, 2 km further on. Continue on the right, along the path between two fields, until you reach the road.

(3) Walk a few dozen metres along the road towards the village, whose bell tower stands out against the sky. Continue along the path directly to the left and you will reach an intersection after a short climb.

(4) Take the path to the left until you reach the next crossroads, 600 metres further on.

(5) Follow the main path to the right, then continue uphill to the road called Chemin de la Gardette.

(6) Turn right onto the road to reach the junction with the D35 a little further on. Cross carefully and continue straight ahead downhill.

(7) Continue along the main path through the copse.

(8) Turn right onto the road after the climb and continue straight ahead until you reach Cintegabelle and see the boules court on your left.

(9) Cross the intersection to reach it, return to the town hall square and the car park, which is just above (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 211 m - Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 202 m - Skate park, fork to the left
  3. 2 : km 0.64 - alt. 194 m - Bridge, La Piboulette - Ariège (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 2.81 - alt. 198 m - Intersection with the town road
  5. 4 : km 3.3 - alt. 207 m - Intersection, on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.95 - alt. 204 m - Crossroads of four roads
  7. 6 : km 4.58 - alt. 269 m - Chemin de la Gardette
  8. 7 : km 5.4 - alt. 212 m - Bosquet
  9. 8 : km 5.68 - alt. 221 m - Road junction, on the right
  10. 9 : km 6.81 - alt. 204 m - Road junction
  11. S/E : km 6.92 - alt. 211 m - Town Hall Square

Notes

Parking is available at the town hall square (except on Saturday evenings and Sundays), but also further down in the village near the Salle des Fêtes.

Picnic tables are available at La Piboulette. These are the only ones along the entire route.

To ensure a comfortable hike, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.

In wet weather, the paths through the fields are often muddy.

Some paths are not shaded: bring a hat and plenty of water in hot weather.

The trail passes close to inhabited farms. Some of them are guarded by dogs. As a precaution, so as not to disturb them, do not make too much noise when approaching a farm.

It is possible to return to the village earlier:
- After the point (3), stay on the road towards the schools and college.
- At the point (4) by turning right instead of left.

Worth a visit

From mid-June to the end of October, the path on the island on the other side of the bridge is accessible. It circles the Ariège island and information panels detail the river's ecosystem and its history in Cintegabelle.

To explore the town centre: https://visiter-cintegabelle.fr/ and tourist route in the heart of the village.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 9509110

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A two-hour stroll rather than a hike. But enough for a Sunday with no specific plans, part of which runs along the Arriege river.

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User 26655704

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Accurate description, very pleasant tour

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User 21621718

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route for a short hike. At the start of the hike, there is some construction work that requires you to bypass the stairs via the street. At the stadium, continue straight ahead and do not turn left onto the bridge. You will arrive at the banks of the Arriège River.

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legna
legna

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short but pleasant and easy relaxing walk. The route takes you through open countryside and woodland, with rich undergrowth and carefully tended allotments (or shared gardens) complete with informative educational signs. On the ridge paths, the gently rolling, colourful landscapes are a delight to the eye. The only downside is that when the weather is slightly overcast (and you're walking in the middle of the day with the sun behind you), the Pyrenean horizon offers only a faint, sadly grey distance. Thanks to the tracker.

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PANJO
PANJO
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done with my 10-month-old Jack Russell! I recommend parking in the village hall car park rather than the town hall car park! From the town hall car park, you have to go down some steps, cross the road and go to the village hall car park, so you might as well park there directly! At the start of the walk, at one point the yellow markings indicate that you should turn left onto a small bridge, but you should not take this path; instead, continue straight ahead. The shared gardens no longer exist, but have been replaced by a large park along the Ariège river where many trees have been planted! Apart from the start, the rest of the walk is very well marked! It's very pleasant to do with a dog as there are very few roads! The banks of the Ariège are very nice!

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Thérèse Danié
Thérèse Danié

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

__Very well marked trail.
Beautiful hike along the banks of the Ariège and then up into the hills.
Very muddy climb after rain.

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Ju_Lie31
Ju_Lie31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A very pleasant hike, partly along the Ariège river and in the shade, except when crossing fields, where it is best to bring a hat and sunscreen if it is hot.
Signposting OK.

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Bernard80
Bernard80

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The signposting is a bit random, especially when crossing the park at the start, but the route is fairly straightforward and the map provided is sufficient.
The town hall car park is a bit cramped, but the one at the village hall along the route is spacious.
A lovely, varied little hike.

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Ludi
Ludi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Park in the village hall car park as the town hall car park is small and doesn't have many spaces!
The signage needs repainting as it has almost completely faded!
A pleasant hike! The walk along the banks of the Ariège is lovely.
The village church is worth a visit!

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