From Péchabé to Riou d'Embouet

Crossing the historic centre of Castelnau d'Estrétefonds via the church, the château and the village houses, then climbing up to Péchabé, which is dedicated to the cause of plants. A bucolic walk through a landscape of valleys and hillsides with wide views over the village towards the plain.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 136 m
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    Descent: - 132 m

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    Highest point: 217 m
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    Lowest point: 114 m

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Description of the walk

Starting point: Castelnau d'Estrétefonds Town Hall, Parvis des Citoyens.

(S/E) Follow Impasse des Petites Fontaines to the left, then go up the stairs on the right. Continue for about 30 metres to the right on Chemin des Carabiniers and take the stairs on the left. Pass through the Cantou passage and continue left on Rue de l'Église until thesecond street on the right.

(1) Continue straight ahead on Rue de l'Église, pass in front of the castle and continue until you reach a slight bend to the left.

(2) Turn right onto Chemin de Péchabé and follow it to the end. When it turns into a tarmac road, continue left until you reach Chemin de Saint-Martin.

(3) Turn right, continue straight ahead at the crossroads to join the Route de Bouloc (D77) and follow it to the right. After the bus stop and the square, turn right onto the Route des Hébrails (D77E) and continue until you reach the start of a grassy path a few metres after the power line.

(4) Turn left onto the grassy path of Carrole de Cornaudry. At the bottom, turn right behind the poplar tree and follow the Ruisseau d'Embouet stream along the rural path.

(5) At the T-junction, continue right on Chemin d'Embouet and join Route des Hébrails (D77E).
Turn left to go down the road for about 30 metres, then turn right onto Chemin du Hallier. Here you will find the Maison du Parc du Terroir. Walk up through the park to reach the church square at the crossroads of the circular.

(1) Head downhill to the left and, following the same route as on the way there, you will reach the Parvis des Citoyens at the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 115 m - Citizens' square
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 148 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.69 - alt. 167 m - On the right, Chemin du Péchabé
  4. 3 : km 1.54 - alt. 180 m - Chemin de Saint-Martin, on the right
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 202 m - On the left, Chemin de Carole de Cornaudry
  6. 5 : km 3.6 - alt. 146 m - On the right, Chemin d'Embouet
  7. S/E : km 4.89 - alt. 115 m - Citizens' square

Notes

Yellow markings in accordance with the French Hiking Federation charter

Worth a visit

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds Church and Castle (listed as Historic Monuments), Parc du Terroir (arboretum + picnic area).

Viewpoints over the plain and hillsides.

Nearby: Castles and estates of the Fronton AOP, Garonne side canal, Embalens lock (mill).

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
NicoB
NicoB

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice family outing

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Quinqua
Quinqua

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Despite very overcast weather, we enjoyed this hike near Toulouse, half of which is in a completely rural area (surrounded by nature). This hike also has the advantage of being fully marked (yellow PR markings). Although it had rained all week leading up to our visit, we didn't encounter any mud. In short, a breath of fresh air just a few dozen kilometres from Toulouse on a grey weekend. We recommend it.

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armand_1979
armand_1979

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Great little hike.
Did it with the family in an hour, no difficulties.
The route is nice for this area near Toulouse.
The hike alternates between passages through the village of Castelnau, a short passage through a housing estate but with a beautiful view of the Garonne plain, and passages along forest paths or in the countryside.
However, there is a steep climb on a dirt track. In dry weather, this is no problem, but take care in wet weather.

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gunam
gunam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb, pleasant and peaceful little walk, with just the right amount of hills.
Thank you and congratulations to the municipality of Castelnau d'Estrétefonds for preserving this environment.
Thank you for adding this walk to Visorando.

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MarionLisa
MarionLisa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant little hike. There is indeed a very steep, tarmac section which is slippery at the start, but if it's not raining, there's no problem. A bit of village, a bit of countryside... A bit of tarmac... ^^ but short and sweet. Well signposted!

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sev1708
sev1708

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant walk and pretty village

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risky
risky

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant, varied walk that passes through the pretty village of Castelnaud, then a forest, then a very quiet residential area with beautiful houses, then more forest, ending beautifully in the park below the church. We set off from the church car park and it took us 1 hour 20 minutes.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, Bezinga Arthur
Why did you put "Average" in the description?

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Bezinga Arthur
Bezinga Arthur

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello,
A short hike with contrasting steeply sloping hedgerows enclosed by new housing developments. Magnificent views over the industrial plain north of Toulouse and the Bouconne forest. The park next to the church is worth a visit.

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lphdb
lphdb

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello, pleasant walk, very peaceful near the Toulouse metropolitan area.
I agree with the previous comment: be careful on some of the steep slopes.
Special mention for the garden near the church, which is a lovely spot for picnics.
Enjoy your walk!
PS: to avoid starting the walk with two flights of stairs, you can try parking on Rue de l'Église.

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Espée
Espée

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A short, very pleasant walk that is surprisingly "wild" (you pass through jungle-like green corridors and quiet little valleys where horses graze).
Discover traditional architecture (and contemporary architecture, with beautifully designed villas!).
One downside: avoid doing this hike just after rain, or when the ground may be muddy.
Be sure to wear good shoes as there are some steep slopes.
Enjoy your walk!!!

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