Chemin des Coteaux de Bellegarde in Masseube

A beautiful hike through the hills of the Gers with stunning panoramic views of the Pyrenees. A circular route between light and shade, alternating between paths, trails and small roads. A circular route that can be enjoyed in all seasons, but is at its most charming in spring or autumn.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.27 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 199 m
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    Descent: - 206 m

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    Highest point: 312 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 193 m

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Description of the walk

Football stadium car park.

(S/E) Return to the D27 road, cross at the pedestrian crossing and turn right until you reach the entrance to the Gers campsite. Cross the campsite to the left until you reach the end of the path, then take a path on the right that leads you to the road.

(1) Turn right, cross the Gers bridge and continue to the junction with the D288 departmental road, leaving a path on the right which will be the return route.

(2) Turn left onto the path and continue along it. After a near 90° right-hand bend, the path climbs towards the ridge. Continue uphill to the first hairpin bend.

(3) Stay on the path. There is a picnic area here. Continue to the junction with a tarmac road.

(4) Turn left, pass the hamlet of Berginat and continue to the hamlet of Lauet. Follow the path to the right until the next junction.

(5) Turn right onto the path that descends towards the woods, then climbs another hill after crossing the Mirando stream.

(6) Continue straight ahead. At Les Adoulins, cross the road and take the path opposite to Les Lurets. Continue to the triangular junction.

(7) Take the path on the right that descends in a large loop. Continue to the bridge over the Bésiau stream.

(8) After the bridge, leave the small road and take a path on the right that climbs into the forest. Continue along this path until you reach the junction with a tarmac road at the entrance to the village of Bellegarde.

(9) Turn right. Cross the village of Bellegarde and pass between the church and the castle. Continue to the junction with a departmental road (D27) and continue straight ahead to the next junction.

(10) Turn right onto the D171, then pass a junction with the D27 and continue a little further until you reach a path on the left.

(11) Continue along the path on the left and stay on this path until you see a small house in a meadow on the left. A few metres further on, a path branches off to the right at a 90° angle.

(12) Take the path on the right downhill to the D27 departmental road.

(13) Continue straight ahead until you reach the bend in this district road, staying on the side of the road. Take care. Continue until you reach a crossroads on the right.

(14) Take this path on the right. Take care when crossing this road.Continue along this path until the next junction. Turn left. You are now back on the path you took on the way there. Cross the Gers bridge.

(1) Take the path that descends to the left just after the bridge. You are back at the campsite. Follow the central path to the campsite entrance. At the campsite exit, turn right, pass in front of the rugby stadium, then cross at the pedestrian crossing and take the path on the left that leads to the football stadium car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 200 m - Football stadium car park
  2. 1 : km 0.65 - alt. 197 m - Exit the campsite at the edge of the - Gers (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 1.01 - alt. 202 m - Junction with the D288
  4. 3 : km 3.01 - alt. 254 m - Picnic area
  5. 4 : km 3.41 - alt. 296 m - Intersection with paved road.
  6. 5 : km 4.83 - alt. 297 m - Crossroads after Lauet
  7. 6 : km 6.36 - alt. 277 m - Go straight ahead at the crossroads.
  8. 7 : km 7.56 - alt. 275 m - Turn right at the T-junction.
  9. 8 : km 8.12 - alt. 243 m - Bridge
  10. 9 : km 8.79 - alt. 288 m - Exit of the trail
  11. 10 : km 9.94 - alt. 310 m - Turn right at the crossroads.
  12. 11 : km 10.39 - alt. 300 m - Path on the left
  13. 12 : km 11.66 - alt. 271 m - Crossroads at the small house.
  14. 13 : km 12.32 - alt. 215 m - Exit the trail. Turn left onto the road.
  15. 14 : km 12.83 - alt. 203 m - Path on the right before the bend in the road.
  16. S/E : km 14.27 - alt. 200 m - Stadium car park

Notes

Picnic area at point (3).

Worth a visit

Panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain range at points (5) and (6).
Bellegarde Castle.
Place du Foirail in Masseube.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
gwenzilla
gwenzilla

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

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

Not enough interest, not enough shade, too much tarmac.
It was good for stretching our legs, but that's about it.
What a shame.

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les sisters
les sisters

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant and relaxing route... beautiful Gers countryside... accessible to all walkers...

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BUCCIA
BUCCIA

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route accessible to all walkers, with the only downside being the rather dangerous asphalt section (RD 27), especially with a group of 20 people. When scouting the route, I tried to avoid it by going straight to point 12, but I was forced to turn back because it was impossible to cross the farm.
Thanks to the author.

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Cecg
Cecg

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

First part in the hills, very pleasant little paths, then on tarmac roads, beautiful view of the Pyrenees from the ridge when the weather is clear. Not very interesting after the ridge, lots of tarmac. Longer than advertised, I cut it short halfway through because it was too long and not very interesting.

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LaPierre
LaPierre

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk through the hills of the Gers region, and so peaceful!
Note, at point 7 (the triangular crossroads): a remarkable centuries-old oak tree.

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chris5732
chris5732

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike

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Tchoupy 31
Tchoupy 31
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

In the absence of the Pyrenees, we had beautiful rolling landscapes, even in winter!
Simple route, no major elevation changes, well-maintained paths.
Very good for getting back into shape.

Bonus: stop at the Samatan market and visit Simorre.

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Roroboubou
Roroboubou
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful, peaceful walk with no difficulties. I was disappointed by Bellegarde Castle, which failed to spark my interest in the slightest. But what a pleasure it was to see the Pyrenees so close by, bathed in glorious sunshine. The section between (13) and (14) on the D27 is not great, as it is a very busy road....

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jacqueline Techene
jacqueline Techene
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Lovely walk on the hillsides.
A bit too much tarmac for my liking.
However, magnificent Gers countryside with views
of the Pyrenees.
At the start, don't hesitate to cross the campsite
to the end and take a very small path for a few metres to the right,
which passes behind some bushes to reach the foot of the Gers bridge.
A beautiful, welcoming oak tree that is several hundred years old.

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jph Julien
jph Julien
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The route corresponds to PR1, the layout and signage are excellent, and you could almost complete the walk without a map. The weather was sunny and clear, with magical views of the Pyrenees. It was an exceptional experience, with views that will remain in your memory long after the walk is over. Truly superb, a must-do!!!

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jeanphilippe.torelli
jeanphilippe.torelli
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant, easy hike with beautiful views of the snow-capped Pyrenees. A good place to picnic under the shelter of barns in rainy weather during winter. There are a few sections on tarmac, but this limits the mud!
In short, suitable for all seasons.

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ChristianQ
ChristianQ
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike even in winter, with views of the snow-capped Pyrenees on sections 9 to 11, as well as 5 and 6 as indicated...
A small suggestion for a picnic at the foot of La Chapelle des Adoulins after a short detour to the right between sections 6 and 7, with views of the Pyrenees and shelter under a covered courtyard if needed...
Also, for those who don't have a GPS (like me...!!!!), and to avoid having to look at the map or directions too much, just follow the yellow markings of the PR1...
Enjoy your hike...

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