Between vineyards and the Adour

Discover the vineyards and the mysteries of history.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 133 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 132 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 149 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 95 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Depart from the car park on the edge of the D946 in Saint-Mont. Walk down the D946 for 30 metres, turn left and then take a farm track and follow the grassy strip to a sewage treatment plant.

(1) Turn left onto a tarmac road, then after 30 metres, turn right onto the Las Claux path.

(2) Turn left and climb through vineyards and fields to the D946. Ignore a path on the left.

(3) Turn right onto the path next to the meadow and overlooking the road for 100 metres. At the crossroads, opposite the water tower, turn right. After 100 metres, turn left onto a grassy path, follow the vineyard paths to reach a local road.

(4) Turn right onto the road, pass a cross (on your right, ox cart), continue straight ahead on this road to reach the D946 after 1.2 km.

(5) Cross the road and turn right onto a grassy strip below, which runs alongside the Bergons river as it flows into the Adour. Continue for 1.3 km.

(6) Turn left onto a path that runs alongside a field and then a vineyard, heading up towards the Tropania farm. Before the buildings, turn right, go down towards the vineyards and then back up through the vineyard paths. Turn right again onto the vineyard paths and continue along the path to the cemetery.

(7) Pass the entrance and continue straight ahead. The path winds between fields and groves and descends towards the Adour via small wooden steps (be careful as they can be slippery in wet weather). The path overlooks the river and leads to the lower part of the village, in front of a red brick house.

(8) Take the path on the left, which will take you through the narrow streets of the village of Saint-Mont to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 114 m - Parking at the side of the D 946
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 96 m - Turn left at the road after the water treatment plant.
  3. 2 : km 0.94 - alt. 96 m - Path on the left towards the D946
  4. 3 : km 1.75 - alt. 146 m - Turn right onto the D946.
  5. 4 : km 2.87 - alt. 141 m - Turn right onto the D946.
  6. 5 : km 3.88 - alt. 101 m - Crossing the D946
  7. 6 : km 4.83 - alt. 97 m - Leave the Adour on the left. - Adour (fleuve)
  8. 7 : km 6.27 - alt. 142 m - Saint-Mont cemetery
  9. 8 : km 7.24 - alt. 107 m - Path on the left
  10. S/E : km 7.52 - alt. 115 m - Parking at the side of the D 946

Worth a visit

In Saint-Mont, you will discover the winegrowers of Saint-Mont, the village, the priory and the narrow streets with their half-timbered houses.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
GUZ
GUZ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Perfect signposting. The section along the fields in the plain bordering the Adour river isn't great (it's not very long), but the rest is pleasant and very easy.

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Lelelop
Lelelop

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

In fact, the walk is mostly through vineyards. You can't see the Adour river very well, and above all, you can't get close to it, which is disappointing.

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caminando71
caminando71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A route with varied views, very good signage, only one hesitation on the route.

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Jacomo32
Jacomo32

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

We didn't meet anyone.
There were a few muddy patches, but not many.
The grass is starting to grow a bit tall on some paths.
The final descent through the undergrowth is magnificent but still a bit slippery.
The signposting is very well done.
When you reach the village of Saint-Mont, follow the markings rather than the trail to avoid a steep climb and take a charming path instead.
A charming walk with some interesting views, but it's a shame that you don't get to enjoy the proximity of the Adour river very much.

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Dill
Dill

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A pleasant circular in dry weather, the banks of the Adour are unstable in places following the recent winter rains.

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DestinationGers
DestinationGers

Hello,
If it helps, here is the link to this route on the Destination Gers website:
https://www.tourisme-gers.com/saint_mont...

You will find the GPX and PDF files available for download.

Enjoy your trip in the Gers!

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moran-eidae-bacri
moran-eidae-bacri

Hello,
I can't find the title Entre vignes et Adour on the Visorando app, which I've had an annual subscription to for three months.
However, I searched for hikes in Saint-Mont.
It's a shame, as it's a place where we did the grape harvest.

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duranton.frederique
duranton.frederique

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike through vineyards, with few roads and easy walking.
You don't see much of the Adour, but it's difficult to follow this river as it meanders a lot
Remember to bring a hat or cap as the walk is in full sun
Saint-Mont is a very beautiful village
Thank you, Visarando

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Les Gersois
Les Gersois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant route, especially in good weather... Beautiful views of the vineyards, hillsides and the Adour river.
Fairly easy despite a few small climbs.
Well done!

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Lapointe40
Lapointe40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant route, which we did with my 5-year-old daughter.
Although it was very muddy due to recent rain, we had a lovely time walking through the beautiful vineyards.

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