Chemin du Pité

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Explore the area around the spa town whilst enjoying the lush countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.83 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 180 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 184 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 561 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 371 ft
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The woodland in the hamlet of Le Pité

Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Tourist and Thermal Centre, walk along the car park towards the Casino, pass the motorhome parking area, then turn left onto Boulevard Paul Daudé.

(1) Cross this boulevard, reach the steps and follow the path.

(2) At the junction, turn left and continue straight on. At the tarmac road, turn left.

(3) Head into the woodland towards Ferme Jean Marie and make your way to the water tower.

(4) Turn left at the water tower to join the D15. Take this road to the left towards the N524. Cross the road (take care), then carry on straight ahead on the D403. Pass the hamlet of La Caussade.

(5) Shortly afterwards, turn left, carry on straight ahead, then turn left to take the bridge on the right.

(6) Before the half-timbered house, turn left and take a track (not shown on the IGN map) to reach the Résidence Soleil d’Oc. Continue on your way towards Avenue des Landes.

(7) Turn left onto Avenue des Thermes. At the stop sign, turn right into Parc Adrien Barthélémy and continue to the Maison du Tourisme et du Thermalisme (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 381 ft - Tourist and Spa Centre
  2. 1 : mi 0.19 - alt. 397 ft - Crossing Boulevard Paul Daudé
  3. 2 : mi 0.36 - alt. 466 ft - Path junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.25 - alt. 541 ft - Entering the woodland
  5. 4 : mi 1.73 - alt. 558 ft - Water tower
  6. 5 : mi 2.36 - alt. 495 ft - Turn left onto the path after La Caussade
  7. 6 : mi 2.85 - alt. 541 ft - Half-timbered house
  8. 7 : mi 3.23 - alt. 505 ft - Avenue des Landes
  9. S/E : mi 3.83 - alt. 381 ft - Tourist and Spa Centre

Notes

Make sure you wear good walking shoes and take a bottle of water.
The route is fully signposted with red markers

Worth a visit

The Adrien Barthélémy Thermal Park.
St Peter’s Church in Barbotan-les-Thermes.
The vineyard.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
ChristianQ
ChristianQ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, even during a heatwave, as it’s quite wooded.
A quick visit to Barbotan is a must, particularly the church and the adjacent park with its lotus and water lilies.

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TM
TM

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk, much of which takes place through woodland. A good way to stretch your legs. Please note that the trail is marked in yellow, not red as stated in the description.

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PeterB
PeterB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An interesting walk, often through woodland and along grassy paths.

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