Passing by the Roman road of Lavelanet-de-Comminges

The origins of the commune date back to Roman times, with the Roman road from Dax to Toulouse crossing the territory. During this walk, you will discover the history of the village named L'Aveylas or L'Aveynas in the 13th century (a place planted with hazelnut trees) and its 15th-century castle. This easy, flat walk takes you through the surrounding fields and the village along small roads and paths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 10 m
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    Descent: - 10 m

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    Highest point: 246 m
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    Lowest point: 235 m

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Description of the walk

From Cazères, take the D49 to Lavelanet-de-Comminges. The starting point is at the École des Noisettes. Parking is available on site.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, head right/north-east towards the castle. At the end of the street, first turn right then left onto a path and walk alongside the castle on your right. At the T-junction, turn right to reach another crossroads.

(1) Turn right and after a hundred metres or so, you will find a beautiful view of the castle (a 15th-century residence). Return to the previous crossroads.

(1) Continue to the right. Cross a small road and continue straight ahead. When the main path turns left towards Brunis, go straight ahead on a path (south-east) until you reach a small road.

(2) Follow it to the right, along the railway line. Cross a perpendicular road and continue along a path alongside the railway line until you reach a road at a level crossing.

(3) First turn left then right to continue on a path parallel to the railway line. Further on, cross another road (level crossing) and continue along the railway line. The path then veers away from the railway line. Ignore a path on the left and continue to the D49 at a place called Lapérissière.

(4) Follow the road to the right and reach the Gargaillous district, located on the old medieval road to Saint-Gaudens. At the crossroads (cross), turn left until you reach the large oak tree.

(5) Turn right onto a dirt track. At the next crossroads (another oak tree), turn right and continue until you reach a road.

(6) Cross the road and follow the path opposite (old Roman road). Go straight ahead (north-east) to the cemetery.

(7) Cross a small road, take Rue de la Comtesse and walk along the cemetery on your right. After a first left/right turn, make a second left/right turn to take Rue du 8 Mai 1945. Make another left/right turn to follow Rue Jean Anceneau. Turn left onto Route de Saint-Julien and you will immediately reach the church.

(8) Turn right at the end of the church and go around a tennis court on the right. You will come out onto Rue Joseph Caffarelli. Follow this road to the right until you reach the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 245 m - Car park - School - Château de Lavelanet-de-Comminges
  2. 1 : km 0.81 - alt. 236 m - Crossroads - Château de Lavelanet-de-Comminges
  3. 2 : km 1.93 - alt. 236 m - Crossroads with the railway line
  4. 3 : km 2.85 - alt. 238 m - Level crossing
  5. 4 : km 5.08 - alt. 244 m - Lapérissière - Route D49
  6. 5 : km 6.56 - alt. 246 m - Large solitary oak tree
  7. 6 : km 7.61 - alt. 243 m - Cross the road
  8. 7 : km 9.25 - alt. 238 m - Cemetery
  9. 8 : km 9.74 - alt. 245 m - Église Saint-Barthélémy (Lavelanet-de-Comminges)
  10. S/E : km 9.94 - alt. 245 m - Car park - School - Château de Lavelanet-de-Comminges

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
Shrando31410
Shrando31410

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Winter hike. No climbs, entirely flat. Muddy dirt paths in rainy weather, no shade in summer. Beautiful panoramic view of the Pyrenees, from Valier to Pic du Midi, with snow. Point of interest: an information panel about the Gallo-Roman vicus of Saint-Cizy at point 6.

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Alain daniel
Alain daniel

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

For me, it was a boring hike, with endless fields and straight lines.

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bigfoot
bigfoot

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Don't forget your hat if the sun is shining, as there is little shade on this route. There are beautiful views of the Pyrenees on the way there. The route is flat throughout and the paths are grassy. And if you like trains, you'll see them up close as you walk alongside the railway line for a few kilometres.

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bardoumagniez
bardoumagniez

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike, made even better by the sunshine. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees, pastures, castle... Excellent signposting! A short stretch of road with little traffic.

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gasfranc
gasfranc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, ideal for a Sunday outing with the family: no elevation gain, not too much tarmac but little shade, and a well-designed route that takes in the points of interest in the village of Lavelanet de Comminges and its surroundings. starting with a beautiful historic castle, albeit a little "tired", then a slightly long straight path between fields and railway tracks (four trains passed by at full speed) but with the Pyrenees in sight, then a return to the village via ancient Roman sites and the Roman road, but with no visible remains. There is a pretty wash house on the outskirts of the village and a group of monumental tombs in the cemetery with beautiful statues, which are surprising for such a small village and probably belong to former lords of the manor.

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PATRICE31800
PATRICE31800

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

Hello, everyone.
We went hiking in beautiful weather today. The path is well marked and clearly signposted. It's a circuit between cornfields and pastures (which are very dry due to the drought). With lots of straight lines and little shade, this hike can be done on a mountain bike.

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