Mandrat de Le Plan circular

A lovely family walk, suitable in all seasons, starting in the heart of the bastide town of Le Plan. Set off on a stroll through the countryside to discover the natural and historical curiosities of our region.
Take the time to explore the bastide, its stone gates, half-timbered houses, the old Monranier mill, the banks of the Volp, the bridge and dyke, the church, the old convent chapel, the old hearse and the blacksmith's workshop.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.07 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 67 m
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    Descent: - 60 m

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    Highest point: 313 m
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    Lowest point: 259 m

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Description of the walk

Start in front of the north gate of the bastide (car park, Fil du Volp restaurant).

(S/E) Head north for 80 metres, then turn right onto Route de Lahitère, D86, walk on the left-hand side of the road and continue for 800 metres.

(1) Follow Chemin des Aubuts to the left until you reach the end. Then turn left and follow Route de la Piche to the left, then Rue du Bout du Pré and Rue des Écoles (on the right, the Oratory of the Virgin) to reach the D6. Cross at the pedestrian crossing and head right towards the village exit on Route de Cazères. Stay on the pavement for 150 metres and turn left to cross the Bouhous bridge.

(2) 100 m further on, leave the road and turn left again onto the grassy path that goes uphill and follow it to the end.

(3) Then turn left and go down Chemin de Castille, which joins the D7G at a bend.

(4) Just before this, turn right onto the pretty path that joins Impasse de Moutas at a crossroads. Turn left onto the cul-de-sac and follow it to the end at a road junction.

(5) Turn left at the hairpin bend and follow Route de Fabas (D7g). Join the bend in the road you passed earlier.
(caution! Take care on the bend) towards the centre of the village.

(4) Go downhill, cross the D6 (caution! be very careful before crossing), take Rue des Jardins opposite, then turn left onto Rue Latour to rejoin the D6.

(6) Turn right towards the bastide and cross the Volp bridge to reach Saint-Pierre Church.

(7) In front of the church entrance, turn left towards the market hall. Walk along the market hall on your right, turn left and continue straight on towards the bastide gate (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 262 m - North Gate of the Bastide - Volp (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  2. 1 : km 0.94 - alt. 277 m - Chemin des Aubuts
  3. 2 : km 2.92 - alt. 260 m - The bridge - Volp (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  4. 3 : km 3.36 - alt. 292 m - Chemin de la Castille
  5. 4 : km 4.07 - alt. 271 m - Fork in the road
  6. 5 : km 5 - alt. 296 m - Route de Fabas (D7g)
  7. 6 : km 5.81 - alt. 261 m - The bridge and the dyke - Volp (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  8. 7 : km 5.9 - alt. 262 m - The village's typical church
  9. S/E : km 6.07 - alt. 262 m - Bastide of Le Plan - Volp (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne

Worth a visit

Our favourites!

Take the time to explore the bastide town, its stone gates, its 16th-century half-timbered houses, the old 14th-century Monranier mill, the banks of the Volp, the bridge and dyke dating from 1733, the church, the old convent chapel, the old hearse and the farrier's workshop.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 17686268

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good route with beautiful scenery

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FredTD
FredTD
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant stroll around a charming village.

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Mamitatren
Mamitatren

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant circular, made in beautiful sunshine. We discovered the lovely village of Le Plan, with its half-timbered houses, beautiful church, and this little-known fortified town as a whole.

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bigfoot
bigfoot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Easy and peaceful around the pretty village of Le Plan.

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Djudju Smile
Djudju Smile

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short 2-hour walk with the dog. Perfect for stretching your legs. The elevation change allows you to enjoy different views of Le Plan and see this valley from different angles.
A good route for those who enjoy running in nature.

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pascalou31270
pascalou31270

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A delightful little walk through peaceful countryside, with no particular difficulties, ending in a charming, natural fortified town.

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Franck_MV
Franck_MV

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Hello, everything went well. Points (4) and (5) were not very clear, but we managed without any problems thanks to the map. An easy walk.

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soulierAN
soulierAN

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

In my opinion, the route description is moderately well done for four reasons:

  1. 1) The first is that if there is a change of direction due to a fork in the road, the path or place to be reached is not necessarily at the fork, but much further away. If you have companions who cannot read a map, it is difficult to convince them. You have to move forward and then turn back, showing them that knowing how to read a map is important.
  1. 2) Road name signs are limited, but this is the responsibility of the local council due to the cost of the signs (present on one side of the road).
  1. 3 There are many roads with car traffic (they have the right to be there, it's their home) and this can be annoying for families with children.
  1. 4 The hike should only be done in spring and not during heat waves, as three-quarters of it is exposed to full sun. With climate change, I had the pleasure of getting sunburned in February... so what about July-August?

On the plus side:

  • The hike is not physically demanding and is suitable for everyone.
  • Possibility to modify the route as there are also nice, wooded areas with other paths.
  • All the paths are very passable, even if it rains a lot.
  • The area is beautiful and relaxing.
  • The village is beautiful and exudes a certain serenity.

It could be better, but it's still a good start.

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, everyone.
Hike completed in good weather, a lovely, easy route around Le Plan that is full of charm. (In fact, this route has been around for some time and is marked in yellow). Everything is explained in the introduction to the topic. Thank you for sharing.

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