From Tescou to the west of Sivens

This hike alternates between agricultural areas and the Sivens Forest and is therefore quite shaded for much of the route.
It alternates between marked trails (^PR® and^GRP®) and unmarked but well-marked passages.
No particular difficulties, apart from the distance. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.

Details

n°1037406

Creation:
26 Mar 2018

Last update:
28 May 2018

Last review:
12 Aug 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 20.62 km
Average duration: 6h 30
Difficulty: Difficult
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 213 m
Descent: - 213 m
Highest point: 265 m
Lowest point: 153 m

Country: France
City: Salvagnac (81630)
Start/End: N 43.914626° / E 1.685919°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2141E, 2142E
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Description of the walk

Park in the Sourigous car park on the edge of the D999.

(S/E) Follow the yellow markings of^{the PR®} "les Hauts de la Maladène". Cross the campsite and the Tescou river via a footbridge, continue to the^GR® de Pays (red and yellow markings).

(1) Follow the small road, cross the D28, and continue straight ahead. Reach the crossroads at the Rigagnac stream.

(2) Turn right, then left at the hairpin bend 150 metres further on. Follow the path, cross a road and pass in front of the Moulin de la Salle Basse mill. Continue along the^GRP®, cross a small road at a place called Louvet, then the D14. Continue almost opposite towards the Forêt de Sivens forest.

(3) Turn left at a place called "le Gourpat" and climb into the forest via a forest track, following the^GRP® markings^. Reach the top of the forest track in a clearing, at a new crossroads.

(4) Turn left and descend into a valley. You will reach a stream.

(5) Leave the^GRP® on your right and continue left along the wide forest track that zigzags uphill. You will reach a tarmac road.

(6) Take it to the left, then turn right towards the church of Oustrières (sign).

(7) After the church, go down the path and cross a stream.

(8) Turn right to follow the Gissière stream valley along an unmarked but well-defined path. Climb up to reach Les Guillaumets.

(9) Turn left towards the D14 and follow it on the right for about 50 metres. Then turn left onto a small road that goes around the village of Les Barrières and continue to the D5.

(10) Follow the D5 to the left, pick up the yellow markings (return from the^PR® "les Hauts de Maladène").

(11) Turn left onto a path towards Joulbert and descend towards Regagnac where two streams meet.

(12) Go around the Tournario farm, turning left then right to rejoin the Regagnac stream. Follow it until you reach the^GRP® at the crossroads you passed on the way out.

(2) Return via the same route as on the way out, turning left. Follow the^GRP® which runs alongside the Tescou. Reach the first crossroads.

(1) Leave the^GRP® by turning left at the campsite to return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 161 m - Sourigous car park on the edge of the D999
1 : km 0.43 - alt. 155 m - Fork to the right: GRP
2 : km 2.41 - alt. 160 m - Crossroads of the circular
3 : km 6.74 - alt. 181 m - Le Gourpat: entrance to the Sivens Forest
4 : km 8.78 - alt. 259 m - On the left, at the clearing
5 : km 9.47 - alt. 219 m - On the left at the bottom of the valley
6 : km 10.74 - alt. 259 m - Turn left onto the tarmac road.
7 : km 11.41 - alt. 248 m - Oustrières Church
8 : km 11.85 - alt. 201 m - On the right after crossing the stream.
9 : km 13.69 - alt. 264 m - Turn left after Les Guillaumets.
10 : km 14.49 - alt. 258 m - Turn left onto the D5.
11 : km 14.8 - alt. 261 m - Path on the left towards Joulbert
12 : km 16.42 - alt. 184 m - Turn left towards La Tournerio.
S/E : km 20.62 - alt. 161 m - Les Sourigous car park

Notes

Water available by taking a detour via Les Barrières (200m).
Shelter available at Les Barrières for picnics.

Worth a visit

You can visit the Musée du Pays Salvagnacois in the village of Les Barrières during the season: a museum of folk traditions and old tools.

Farm produce shop in the Sourigous car park.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5

Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5

Route interest
3.9 / 5

jab31

12 Aug 2025 at 10:50 7200

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback.

I calculated the length of the sections on tarmac: 5.1 km, or 20% of the route. It's still too much, but a route that is 75% paths and trails isn't too bad!

Have a nice day, best regards,

Jab31

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User 19118796

11 Aug 2025 at 16:30 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lot of driving, and a long section of the same road on the way there and back

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HERARD Serge

24 Apr 2023 at 08:43 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route, mostly through forest. It's practically impossible to get lost, although sometimes I would have preferred small paths rather than wide avenues. If I were to do it again, I would park my car at the church in Oustrières, which would avoid having to do the journey between 1 and 2 twice, which is along the main road and of no interest: you can hear the noise of lorries more than the birds.

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Chris 5732

15 Jun 2020 at 11:21 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant walk, partly shaded, some lovely views...

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bidge

09 Mar 2020 at 14:07 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Not to be done after a series of rainy days – the first part (along the banks of the Tescou) resembles marshland.

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Salobre

04 Mar 2019 at 12:50 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely route, but it's a shame that the entrance to the forest has been damaged by logging equipment...

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yvelin14

21 Nov 2018 at 17:05 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk with varied landscapes and beautiful paths.
No difficulties.
Very good route and with waypoints too.

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archimbald ortie

13 Nov 2018 at 15:25 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk, especially in autumn, as part of the route is through the forest.

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jab31

20 Aug 2018 at 12:44 7200

Hello

This hike does not pass through the deforested area of the dam project!

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jeandenis81

20 Aug 2018 at 12:36 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Few passages through the undergrowth. Too many tarmac sections. Part of the Sivens forest disfigured by the abandoned dam project. A shame.

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beerlone

21 Jul 2018 at 16:35 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike, with countryside and forest landscapes. I did it after a few days of rain and, apart from a few muddy patches, the path was easily passable.
At the end of July, with the fields in bloom and the first blackberries of the season, it was very pleasant.
You can stop for a break at the tables next to the Oustrières chapel.
However, for a solo hiker in good shape, you should allow around 3½ to 4 hours, as the elevation gain is not a difficulty.

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gilbert visorando

07 Apr 2018 at 14:22 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike, just the start is a bit long, alternating between road and flat trail for 6.7 km!
In summer, bring a hat and water!
A must-do!

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