Between the heights and the undergrowth of Saiguède

This easy route allows you to explore some of the many paths in the commune, offering beautiful views of the Pyrenees and the rolling landscapes of Saiguède.
Avoid after heavy rain as some areas may be muddy.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.15 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 126 m
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    Descent: - 118 m

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    Highest point: 307 m
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    Lowest point: 224 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the free car park at Saiguède Town Hall.

(S/E) Head towards the church and stay on the road to cross the Mescurt stream. You will then come to a crossroads with a cross.

(1) Turn left, then immediately right onto a small path and join Chemin de la Fontaine. Turn right, continue along the left-hand bend and then follow a path to reach a crossroads above the Fontaine district.

(2) Turn right and then join the Roman road, which follows theGR®86marked in white and red.

(3) Turn left and continue straight ahead to reach the D19 crossroads.

(4) Leave theGR® here, cross the D19 and take the path on the left. Walk along the edge of the woods and then enter the woods. You will come to a right-angled crossroads.

(5) Take the path on the right. Reach the edge of the woods and, just before entering the field, take the path on the left to find the Mescurt stream.
Take the opportunity here to admire the bed and meanders of the Mescurt, which are quite impressive for the size of the stream.

(6) Cross the stream, turn left and continue on to the confluence of a small stream with the Mescurt.

(7) Take the path on the right which climbs uphill alongside numerous holly trees. At the top, at the crossroads, turn left at the fire hydrant. You will reach the hamlet of Las Granges.

(8) Leave the track and take the path on the left, continue along it and you will come to a right-angled crossroads before the hamlet of Tucaou.

(9) Turn right and join a track, then turn left to cross the hamlet of En Sourd. You will soon reach the D53b road.

(10) Take it on the left and follow it to reach the village square of Saiguède (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 226 m - Car park at Saiguède town hall
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 226 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1 - alt. 248 m - Crossroads above the fountain
  4. 3 : km 1.31 - alt. 286 m - GR crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.66 - alt. 306 m - D19 crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.65 - alt. 254 m - Wooden crossroads
  7. 6 : km 5.24 - alt. 257 m - The Mescurt
  8. 7 : km 5.91 - alt. 249 m - Crossroads confluence
  9. 8 : km 6.61 - alt. 305 m - Las Granges
  10. 9 : km 7.24 - alt. 293 m - Crossroads before Tucaou
  11. 10 : km 7.81 - alt. 262 m - D53b crossroads
  12. S/E : km 9.15 - alt. 226 m - Car park at Saiguède town hall

Notes

For added convenience, you may wish to use the Visorando app, which works even with mobile data disabled, to guide you as there are no specific signs or signposts on this route.

Worth a visit

Between (3) and (4) on the edge of the Martel woods, there are unobstructed views of the Pyrenees from an old well on the heights of the Roman road.
Between (5) and (7), well-shaded undergrowth along the Mescurt stream.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Gypsie
Gypsie
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The signposting is either non-existent or hidden by vegetation, and the start is complicated due to numerous intersections that are not indicated in the description. When you leave the woods, you arrive at an abandoned farm, a real dead end, and the path to take on the left is really not well signposted. We ended up going round in circles a bit.

Otherwise, it's an ideal walk because it's very shady and you meet other friendly walkers from the area.

Thank you

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Shrando31410
Shrando31410

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 6/3/2025, in dry weather with little mud. Between points 5 and 6, the path leading to Mescurt is somewhat obscured on the left by branches and grass. Trees have fallen across this path, making it difficult to pass but not impossible. Please note that the two bridges crossing the stream are in very poor condition. It is preferable to ford the stream at the confluence of the stream and the ditch running alongside the trail, if the water level allows.
A very pleasant hike, especially between 5 and 6 o'clock!

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Berny31
Berny31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike, beautiful variety of atmospheres and landscapes, view of the Pyrenees +++
To avoid ending up on the road (which is quite busy), we did the route in the opposite direction to the description.
PS: The condition of the footbridge has not improved...
Thank you for this beautiful route.

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Guerrier
Guerrier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A particularly pleasant route. Varied and surprising landscapes. Done in the middle of winter, so very muddy in places, but still passable.

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Molletmou
Molletmou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Against everyone's recommendations, we chose this hike after a long period of rain. I can confirm that the ground is very muddy. We preferred to cross the Mescurt stream without using the footbridge, which we didn't trust (wet logs covered in moss and definitely slippery). The part of the route that follows the meanders of the Mescurt is really nice.

It is an easy hike that I would definitely do again in spring or early autumn, or as part of a longer route. We followed the GPX track, which is reliable (I had checked a few points beforehand with my mapping software, as I always do).
Thank you for publishing this route.

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Nath Duc
Nath Duc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

To be done in dry weather

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UK
UK

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Good route through the forest except for the final stretch on tarmac. In fine weather, views of the Pyrenees

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guyand
guyand

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Route not completed in full due to the presence of a well-marked hunt in progress, which discouraged us from continuing. From point 4, we returned via the D19.
Encountered many people due to the Pink October walk.
On the GR section, there were many very large puddles, which suggests that after rain this path must be very flooded and muddy. Otherwise, no difficulties.
To be redone after the hunt closes at the end of February.

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mrcroupotin
mrcroupotin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through fields and woods. We were lucky that the sky was very cloudy and the temperature mild (25°C). The walk was very pleasant. Between points 5 and 7, there was a lot of mud. But it is easily passable in summer. Very beautiful view to the south towards point 8.

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mrce31
mrce31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in overcast weather with pleasant temperatures. The meandering Mescurt stream is a beautiful sight. Noteworthy: the log footbridge crossing the Mescurt at point 6... be careful, it's slippery underfoot!

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Telmarie
Telmarie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy, pleasant in warm weather. The interesting feature is the mini canyon with its footbridge (quite dilapidated, so take extra care).

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gunam
gunam

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk (or very easy hike) with stunning views, particularly between points 8 and 9.
The Roman road, paradoxically on high ground, was very muddy, as is often the case.
We went from point 5 to point 7 via the path shown on the IGN map, thus avoiding the footbridge, which was in poor condition.
Truly one of the most enjoyable walks in the area in this beautiful, rolling countryside.
We downloaded the GPX file, which provides a perfect and unambiguous route.
Many thanks to the author.

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Yannick sanchidrian
Yannick sanchidrian

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a gentle hike, considered a STROLL, very pleasant and varied with passages along and above streams, a wooden footbridge (quite worn, by the way!) and pleasant shaded passages in the blazing sun!

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frankblack
frankblack

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the sunshine.
The footbridge over the stream was in poor condition and crossing with children was a bit tricky.
The meanders of the stream are impressive in the second part.
Only the final return journey by road is a bit long.

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Dispo
Dispo
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Firstly, thank you for this beautiful, easy hike. We'll be back! But it's a shame it's not signposted.

"Some areas may be muddy." Yes, between stages 3 and 4 (the Roman road) there was a lot of standing water despite at least a week without rain. It wasn't a problem for us.

"(5) Take the path on the right" - We missed it! Pay attention to the GPS track at this point.

"(6) Cross the stream" - If the stream doesn't have much water, you can cross it easily. Otherwise, there is an old footbridge in very poor condition, which is even dangerous.

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