Chemin du Yané - Long loop

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A beautiful loop with very pleasant paths on the edge of the forest. Beautiful panoramic views await you, including a superb view of the village of Simorre and its fortified church. On the circuit, you will find a sculpture by Japanese artist Teruhisa symbolising the roof.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 14.02 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 250 m
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    Descent: - 251 m
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    Highest point: 305 m
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    Lowest point: 194 m
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Photos

Work of art "À table!"
View of Villefranche d'Astarac
Villefranche d'Astarac
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Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from Place du Foirail in Simorre. In the car park, a sign indicates the start of the walks. Take the path next to the signpost. Follow this path until you reach the three-way junction.

(1) Turn right.

(2) Turn right onto the path in the bend. Follow this path along the edge of the forest until you reach the D238 road.

(3) Turn right. Continue along this road and take the path on the left before crossing the stream. Continue along this path uphill until you reach the D538 road. Here you will find a sculpture by a Japanese artist.

(4) Turn left. On the road, immediately take the path that descends to the left. At the crossroads, turn right and continue to the crossroads.

(5) Take the road on the left downhill, pass in front of the Maurel house and continue straight ahead, passing a road on the right and then another on the left. Continue until you reach the Maison de Jules.

(6) Take the carriageway on the left. Stay on this road until you reach a new farm, take the path on the right to go around the farm, then continue on this path until you reach a house on the right. Then make a left turn to go around the meadow and rejoin the path opposite. Stay on this path until you reach the D129.

(7) Turn left. Follow the road for a few metres and take the path that branches off to the right. Continue along this path until you reach the D234 road. Turn right and continue for several dozen metres.

(8) Take the path that branches off to the left. Continue to the ridge, then take the carriageway straight ahead to Moulin de Laurio.

(9) At the bend in the road that branches off to the right, take the path opposite. Follow this path until you reach the paved road and continue straight ahead.

(10) At the crossroads, take the road on the left. Continue along this road, which takes a first bend to the left, then a bend to the right.

(11) At this bend, take the path opposite. Continue along this path until you reach a carriageway.

(12) Turn right. Continue along this road, cross the Pont de la Paisselle bridge over the Gimone river and continue until you reach the entrance to the village of Simorre.

(13) Drive straight through the village, past the church and continue straight ahead until you reach the T-junction with Boulevard du Barry. Turn right and continue to Place du Foirail (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 199 m - Place du Foirail. Towards the bridge over the - Gimone (rivière) à finaliser
  2. 1 : km 0.97 - alt. 203 m - Three-way junction, right
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 219 m - Bend, path on the right
  4. 3 : km 2.46 - alt. 204 m - D238 junction. Higuès Cross
  5. 4 : km 3.33 - alt. 229 m - D538 junction. Tupé Cross
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 304 m - Crossroads, on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.62 - alt. 284 m - Maison de Jules, path on the left
  8. 7 : km 8.24 - alt. 206 m - Arrival on the D129
  9. 8 : km 8.9 - alt. 205 m - D234. Path on the left
  10. 9 : km 10.03 - alt. 293 m - Laurio mill, path opposite
  11. 10 : km 11.07 - alt. 239 m - Road on the left
  12. 11 : km 11.56 - alt. 199 m - Path opposite
  13. 12 : km 12.48 - alt. 199 m - Carriageway, on the right
  14. 13 : km 13.5 - alt. 197 m - Entrance to the village straight ahead
  15. S/E : km 14.02 - alt. 199 m - Place du Foirail

Notes

Bring a map of the route, as signposts may be missing in some places.

Worth a visit

The Yané by Japanese artist Teruhisa.

The village of Simorre and its fortified church.

Panoramic views of the Pyrenees on a clear day.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 31 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Toto32
Toto32
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful ride following the GPX track the day after a very rainy day in the Gers region.
Butterflies, flowers, birds, a bit of mud and magnificent landscapes at this time of year.
Simorre is one of the most beautiful villages in the Gers and is well worth a visit. It's not very big.

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les sisters
les sisters

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a beautiful hike... with lovely surprises to see... beautiful views of the Pyrenees...

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Muc31
Muc31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very pleasant hike, very well signposted, the guidance provided by the app is perfect. Simorre is a pretty village, definitely worth a visit.

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les sisters
les sisters

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a beautiful hike... with lovely surprises to see... beautiful views of the Pyrenees...

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VincentLafon
VincentLafon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and enjoyable hike in the heart of the lovely Gers countryside, with a real variety of dirt tracks under the trees or in open spaces, a few works of art here and there, and the magnificent village of Simorre. Congratulations to the route planner.

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Camchen
Camchen

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A fairly easy hike, very pleasant in the hills of the Gers. A bit of road, but very quiet, we didn't see a single car.
I did this hike in the autumn, in the morning mist, and it was magnificent. It was a pleasure to discover the works of art scattered along the start of the trail.

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caoussis
caoussis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We also really enjoyed this loop, especially in such ideal weather. We took our time and it took us three hours. Those who, like us, are discovering this walk for the first time should not worry if they lose sight of signpost 3 after setting off: just follow the 2 and you'll get to Land'Art without any problems. After that, it's best to stick to the map as it can sometimes be confusing between the numbers and the PR. We'll definitely be back, if only for the Orchid Trail.

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Shrando31410
Shrando31410

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great route. Very varied paths, dirt tracks, small roads with no traffic. Uphill, downhill, shade and sun, there's something for everyone. Works of art scattered throughout the landscape, including a superb flight of ducks. The visit to the village and Saint-Cérats church on the way back is a real bonus.

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Telmarie
Telmarie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is enjoyable even at the end of winter, as it offers a variety of landscapes, flora and works of art. The village itself is also interesting. Don't hesitate to drive 5 km to discover the Maquis de Meilhan and the Lasseube chapel.

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tatacaro
tatacaro

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Simorre is a very pretty village with unspoilt countryside and high-quality land art. We have very fond memories of our stay

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sequoia1
sequoia1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It goes up, it goes down, it goes up again. But when you reach the top, you get some really beautiful views
At this time of year, despite a few days of good weather, there are still some muddy patches.

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stercki
stercki

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful route offering views of the Pyrenees. Pass by "Yané", a monument worth discovering.
On the way back, before arriving in Simorre, view of the town through "L'oeil de cochon" (the pig's eye), a wooden structure used as a viewing point.
The only downside is that this route should be avoided when the ground is wet, as there are muddy sections and clay soil!

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anlab
anlab

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Yesterday's tour took us through a snow-covered landscape that gave the scenery a special character.
We didn't see the Pyrenees, but we'll come back in the spring to enjoy the flowers and see the superb Yané again. The works of art add an extra dimension of interest.
The yellow PR3 signposting is very accurate.
thank you for suggesting this hike.

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Bib32
Bib32

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike offering splendid views of the Pyrenees.
Be sure to wear appropriate gear in winter as the trail can be slippery.

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Roroboubou
Roroboubou

That's a shame, but thank you.

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