Two Fountains Circular Route starting from Labège

Between town and country, this walk offers numerous passages through the woods and a beautiful view of the Hers valley and the village of Labège. Walkers can also discover the Laurier and Saint-Sernin fountains.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 47 m
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    Descent: - 47 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 200 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 151 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Labège (31670)
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    Start/End: N 43.53085° / E 1.530059°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2144O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park near Labège Town Hall.

(S/E) Opposite the town hall, take the path into the municipal park (on the right, you will see a mansion). At the road, turn left and follow the cycle path. Go under the SNCF bridge and continue straight ahead.

(1) At the crossroads, cross and immediately turn left. After about 100 metres, take the tarmac road on the right, Chemin de la Payssière, until you reach the road. Turn left onto the cycle path, cross the stream, then immediately cross the road to take the path that enters the woods (on the left, Fontaine du Laurier). Follow it to a crossroads.

(2) Turn right onto the path that goes downhill. Walk along the field to enter the woods and continue to the Fontaine Saint-Sernin fountain. Continue along the path beside the stream until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Turn right, cross the stream (on the right, old drinking trough) and go up to the cycle path. Turn left. Just after the sign marking the entrance to the town of Escalquens, turn left into the woods and follow the path. Then take the grassy path along the stream to re-enter the woods. Continue straight ahead until you reach the edge of the woods and the cycle path.

(4) Turn left. Pass the swimming pool and the school. The path turns left to join the D2 (at the crossroads, view of the Château d'Auzielle). Continue on the pavement along the plane trees until you reach a fork after a fence.

(5) Turn left onto the gravel path. Follow it and enter the woods. At the intersection, take the path opposite to the steps. Go down them and turn right, then continue straight ahead on the path (panoramic view of the Hers valley).

(6) When you reach the houses, turn left onto the dirt track that goes downhill. Return to the crossroads you passed on the way out.

(2) Turn right onto the path you took on the way there to return to the car park near Labège Town Hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 153 m - Car park near Labège Town Hall. - Gare de Labège-Village
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 157 m - SNCF bridge
  3. 2 : km 1.32 - alt. 165 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  4. 3 : km 1.7 - alt. 168 m - Intersection of paths
  5. 4 : km 2.6 - alt. 178 m - Cycle path
  6. 5 : km 3.47 - alt. 188 m - Junction. View of the valley of the - Hers (rivière) à finaliser
  7. 6 : km 4.5 - alt. 195 m - At the houses
  8. S/E : km 6 - alt. 153 m - Car park near Labège Town Hall. - Gare de Labège-Village

Notes

Markings: Yellow

Note:

  • (4) possible departure from the Sicoval swimming pool and Jacques Prévert secondary school,
  • exercise caution after (1): narrow pavement along the D 16 road,
  • several shaded areas,
  • exercise caution at road crossings,
  • Recommended equipment: shoes suitable for walking in all seasons.
  • possible junctions with other circular loops.

Worth a visit

Landscape:

  • panoramic view of the Hers valley: bell tower of Labège church, row of plane trees along the Canal du Midi
  • in Labège, Place Saint-Barthélémy shaded by plane trees

Heritage:

  • Saint-Barthélémy mansion, Château de la Place: Despite its name, this residence has no connection with the former seigneurial castle of Labège, which belonged to the Saint-Front-de-Périgord college. The first documents mentioning La Place date back to 1575. At that time, Labège lived off the cultivation of woad and indigo, thanks to which many landowners became wealthy and built mansions and castles. La Place was probably one of them. The building was undoubtedly more or less abandoned afterwards, as it was rebuilt. Renovated during the second half of the 18th century, it is possible that the building dates from an earlier period. Although the house itself is privately owned, part of the estate was sold to the municipality and now forms the municipal park. On one of its façades, you can also see a 16th-century sundial.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Coustox
Coustox

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note: do not follow the GPS instructions to the letter, as part of the route does not exist or no longer exists. However, the rest of the route is a lovely walk for the whole family, young and old alike.

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Jean Pierre 31
Jean Pierre 31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The appeal of this easy hike close to Toulouse.

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andrei_p11
andrei_p11
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start and finish are in the town, but this is perfectly acceptable. The "nature" section is pleasant, but bring walking shoes in case of wet weather as the ground is muddy in places. Depending on your pace, the route can be completed effortlessly in 1½ hours.

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hiboux
hiboux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

easy to follow - very pleasant environment - frequently travelled route

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josbaud
josbaud

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I did this hike as part of the health hikes programme. It is easy and very pleasant (except for the road section) with an IBP of 21.
A suggestion: at point 3, instead of going back up to the cycle path (along a busy road), you can follow the path to the right of the stream to point 4. This path is in good condition and shaded, which is nice in summer.
Otherwise, no changes; the description is accurate and detailed.
A walk suitable for families or people with difficulties.

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Rando12142
Rando12142

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant little walk to enjoy with the family not far from Toulouse.

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nicolara
nicolara

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Caught by the 10 km limit, a pleasant walk near Toulouse, to discover or share with others. We missed the second fountain, due to construction work, I think.

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SR76
SR76

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Hello,
I rated this walk as average, or average+, because I find the road sections to be long and really unpleasant (railway bridge, swimming pool, secondary school). But it's a real shame because the stream section and the descent along the stream are really nice.
A nice, easy walk for the whole family.
Best regards
Sylvain

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Ludi
Ludi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very easy walk! Suitable for families!

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