Two circular walks in Puymaurin with views of the Pyrenees

Parking is available between the church in Puymaurin and the war memorial.

(S/E) Climb the few steps alongside the war memorial. Turn left, then immediately right.

(1) Turn left to walk round the hill. After taking a moment to enjoy the view, continue along the path.
Leave the church on your left. Walk down Avenue des Pyrénées.

(2) Ignore the sign for the castle and carry on straight ahead.

(3) Before the school, turn left. Carry on straight ahead, ignoring the paths branching off to the right and left.

(4) Turn sharp right at the crossroads (elevation 217). Cross the Ruisseau de Lapeyre.

(5) Take the D78 road, veering to the right towards Puymaurin, then, when you see the sports ground, turn left so that it is on your right, overlooking you. Continue left along the D78, with your back to Puymaurin. Reach the next junction on the right.

(6) Turn right at a 90° angle; after a few steps, turn right again onto the grassy path which climbs steeply. Leave the sports ground on your right once more and head back towards Puymaurin.

(3) Carry on straight towards the village.

(2) Turn right towards the castle. Once you reach it, and before the cemetery, turn left towards the church and return to the car park (S/E).

This route is not signposted, or only minimally so, but the suggested route has been walked. Each path is clear and easily visible. There are a few roads with very little traffic.

There is a tap next to the church.
The route offers little shade, so depending on the weather, bring a cap.
Wear sturdy shoes. Walking poles are optional.

Beautiful views over the valleys to the north and then to the south: the Pyrenees.