Circular Mont in Cazaux-Fréchet

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A short, easy circular, well shaded and suitable for families, with beautiful views of the valley and Lake Génos-Loudenvielle

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.85 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 191 m
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    Descent: - 201 m
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    Highest point: 1,297 m
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    Lowest point: 1,119 m
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Autumn crocus
Lake Génos-Loudenvielle
Route trail
Lake Genos Loudenvielle

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the entrance to Mont.

(S/E) Start the hike from there. It is very well marked; follow route 4.

(1) At the intersection, turn right (bearing in mind that the return route will be on the left). Follow a very pleasant, well-shaded path, which is a little uneven.

(2) Arrive at Saint-Calixte Church, which offers a magnificent view of Lake Genos.
From there, descend straight down to Cazaux-Fréchet, without entering the village.

(3) Once you reach Cazaux-Fréchet, head back towards Mont, continuing along the circular loop, which will take you uphill. Pass through a pastoral area with horses and sheep. A little further up, you will reach the end of the circular loop, at the starting point.

(1) Take the same path back to the car park as you did on the way there (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,297 m - Car park at the entrance to Mont
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 1,235 m - Start and end of the circular
  3. 2 : km 2.36 - alt. 1,235 m - Eglise Saint-Calixte (Cazaux-Fréchet)
  4. 3 : km 2.8 - alt. 1,124 m - Cazaux Frechet
  5. S/E : km 4.85 - alt. 1,295 m - Car park at the entrance to Mont

Worth a visit

There are several water points along the hike, including fountains in the villages, but there is no indication as to whether the water is drinkable or not.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Maetin
Maetin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful views and superb paths along the edge of forests. We did it about ten days too early, as autumn crocuses were beginning to bloom everywhere along the paths. Unfortunately, the two churches along the route were closed. I recommend this short circuit with little elevation gain; the Granges de Nabias circuit is similar.

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Patris
Patris

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It is a pleasant walk with beautiful views and shaded paths. Perfect for hot weather.

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jean luc hamonet
jean luc hamonet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

As we were staying at the Germ hostel (altitude 1,339 m), we opted for a return trip from Germ to St Calixte. This marked trail, on the side of the mountain, is particularly beautiful (6 hours in total, including a picnic in St Calixte). The section between Mont and St Calixte is more shaded. For a moment, I thought the church in Mont was closed, but the gate opens by pushing the right-hand door. The little church in Mont is very beautiful. However, the church in St Calixte was definitely closed. On 30 July 2024, the temperature was around 28°C, and we passed four families. Thank you for suggesting this trail.

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Daline
Daline

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 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 walk in fine weather through meadows and forest edges, offering various views of the valley and mountain peaks. A very pleasant stop halfway along the route at St Calixte Church, where you can enjoy the scenery. Very peaceful and relaxing.

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belette08
belette08

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike, superb panoramic views, pleasant and not very busy. PERFECT

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Tess64
Tess64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Really great for families. Very well marked and shaded on this hot day. Beautiful views. The return trip is a little more physically demanding than the outward journey, with a very steep descent from Saint Calixte (which makes it difficult to do the circular in reverse) and a slightly long climb back up towards Mont. For lovers of old buildings, don't hesitate to visit the little church in Mont, or even put two euros in the audio description.

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guillaumef
guillaumef

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike that gets slightly harder towards the end.

Suitable for families.

The view of Lake Genos and the large shaded section are interesting.

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Duam
Duam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike to do with the family, no particular difficulty, the small village of Mont is very picturesque, with beautiful views of the valley. And the hike is very well marked, the first time we've ever had no doubts about which path to take! Excellent.

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Thiech
Thiech
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We didn't do the circular loop, just the viewpoint over Lake Loudenvielle (go tothe second viewpoint after the electric fence). A shaded, easy trail starting from the pretty little village of Mont with superb views over the lake.

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slva.sara
slva.sara

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2022
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 to do and very quiet! The route is easy and takes you through the forest and among animals (cows and sheep). We really enjoyed this walk, which offers a lovely view of the lake.
Thanks to the poster.

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone
We went hiking today in beautiful weather. It was a really nice hike, just as described. Beautiful views of the Louron Valley and the surrounding peaks.

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