From Lacroix-Falgarde to Goyrans

Enjoy the cool shade of the Ramiers de Lacroix-Falgarde and Goyrans, with views over the Garonne and Ariège valleys.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.72 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 262 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 255 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 272 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 150 m

Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the Ramier sports complex.

(S/E) From the car park, head towards the water treatment plant. You can choose to take either the road or the path through the green spaces (marked route).

(1) Go under the road bridge, follow the Ariège river to the end of Chemin de l'Aliette and go up Chemin de Tindo l'Esclop to Avenue des Pyrènées. Turn right and follow the road.

(2) Pass in front of the entrance to the old metal bridge, which is closed to all traffic, and continue straight ahead on the dirt track (risk of mud). Continue for 2.7 km to Chemin de la Côte du Moulin and leave a path marked Goyrans on your left.

(3) Turn left and then immediately right (90 m) onto Chemin de Saint-Martin. This tarmac road climbs, goes around the farm on the left and becomes a dirt track to reach hill 255 (viewpoint over the valleys). Continue to a small square and Rue des Biches.

(4) Turn left into the housing estate and continue straight ahead for 300 m. At the corner of the house, take the dirt track which descends and becomes tarmac as it climbs towards Goyrans and the D68.

(5) Turn left, pass in front of the school, cross the small park and take the path downhill in front of the tennis court entrance.

(6) Descend for about 900 metres and pass the Bugat fountain on your left.

(7) Turn right onto a steeply ascending dirt track. The track winds through the woods to reach Chemin de Balendra.
Follow it to the end to rejoin Chemin des Crêtes, the D68. Take care, as this is a busy road.
Turn left and follow the road until you reach Chemin de la Carrierrette on the left.

(8) Take this tarmac road and, at the end, you will find a steep path on the left that descends to Lacroix-Falgarde.

(9) Take care, as the path is in poor condition and very steep. Steps of varying heights lead you to Avenue des Pyrénées. Cross it to reach Rue du Che Neuf opposite and return to the Ramier car park via the same route you took on the way there (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 151 m - Ramier car park
  2. 1 : km 0.37 - alt. 151 m - Road bridge
  3. 2 : km 0.79 - alt. 156 m - Metal bridge
  4. 3 : km 3.44 - alt. 156 m - Côte du Moulin path
  5. 4 : km 4.82 - alt. 249 m - Rue des Biches
  6. 5 : km 5.85 - alt. 269 m - D68
  7. 6 : km 6.17 - alt. 261 m - Tennis
  8. 7 : km 6.94 - alt. 201 m - Climb through the woods
  9. 8 : km 8.1 - alt. 254 m - Chemin de la Carrierrette
  10. 9 : km 8.89 - alt. 210 m - Steep trail.
  11. S/E : km 9.72 - alt. 151 m - Ramier car park

Notes

Parking area at the Ramier sports complex.
Avoid in case of flooding or heavy rain, as the path near the Ariège river can become muddy.
Well-maintained paths marked by SICOVAL (Sicoval is an urban community comprising 36 municipalities in the Lauragais region south-east of Toulouse).

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 9579154

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Point 7 on the GPX file is out by around 60 metres, which causes an error in the tracking and raises doubts.

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Rosethé
Rosethé

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I have done this very pleasant hike twice, as most of the route is shaded. The trails are easy and enjoyable, which is much appreciated. There is an arboretum along the way and it is a pleasure to see the river.

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Richard Russo
Richard Russo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike just a few kilometres from Toulouse. We took a wrong turn at point 2 and ended up doing the hike backwards, which turned out to be great in the end. Lovely views and pleasant woodland. The route is very varied, passing through woods, sunflower fields and residential areas. And, of course, there are views of the River Ariège.

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User 12300408

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk through woods, fields and town.

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Mary1811
Mary1811

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant half-day walk. A change of scenery despite its proximity to Toulouse. The route alternates between streams, valleys and woodland. There are a few hills and a nice descent at the end (but very short). In short, a very enjoyable walk...

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Dredi
Dredi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant, shaded walk along the banks of the Ariège to start with, continuing along the edge of fields
A few muddy spots
At the end, there is a steep descent, but it is not difficult if you have good knees
A nice half-day outing on the outskirts of Toulouse

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CAILLABET
CAILLABET

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A route with elevation changes and a surprisingly beautiful change of scenery for its location near the Toulouse metropolitan area.

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Thierry83220
Thierry83220

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well! Thank you.

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De Grasse
De Grasse

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A classic route between Ariège and the hillsides of Goyrans. Along the Ariège, you'll feel completely transported, far away from urban civilisation...
On the hillsides of Goyrans, there are beautiful panoramic views of the Pyrenees... when the weather is good!

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Papy_canard
Papy_canard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The description could be more precise on three points:
There is no mention of the "Croisée de la Carrerrasse" junction 2.7 km from the start, which has a signpost. You must leave the road that climbs towards Goyrans on your left.
At point 3, same thing: signpost at "Croisée de Saint Martin", take the tarmac road on the left.
At point 4, leave Rue des Biches, which turns left, and take the dirt track straight ahead.

This is an interesting route as it combines two routes: La Fontaine Jean-Baptiste and Le Ramier de Goyrans.

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