Between vineyards and forests in Saurs

The first part of the walk takes you through the Gaillac AOC vineyards, followed by a stretch on the edge of the Sivens forest. An easy walk.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 235 m
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    Descent: - 235 m

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    Highest point: 270 m
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    Lowest point: 150 m

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Description of the walk

For cars, there is limited parking, with a few spaces at the war memorial and a few more at the fork 200 m further on.

(S/E) Facing the war memorial, take the road to the left for about 200 m until you reach the fork.

(1) Go to the end of the cul-de-sac on the right called Chemin des Amandiers.

(2) Continue straight ahead along the path through the vineyards and, after about 600 m, turn left to join theGR®46(white and red markings).

(3) Follow it to the right to reach a tarmac road.

(4) Turn left, leaving theGR®, then right 100 m further on, at the cross. Continue for another hundred metres and take the grassy path on the left through the vineyards. After the bend, continue along the path to the left and join the tarmac road.

(5) Take this road to the right without joining the D18. Walk for about 500 metres, then at the cross, take the path on the right again, which climbs steeply. Follow it to the tarmac road, continue along this road and pass in front of the cemetery.

(6) At the crossroads, continue straight ahead to climb opposite the house towards the Church of Notre-Dame de Montegut.

(7) Continue along the path to the right of the church to go around it, join the road and follow it to the left to return to the crossroads at the foot of the hill.

(6) Take the road on the right, cross Les Ravalisses and, at the next crossroads, continue straight ahead along the path that takes you into the forest. Follow it for a long time until you reach a tarmac road.

(8) Follow it to the right and keep right again at the next crossroads. Once at the inverted Y-shaped intersection, turn right and then left. Pass the houses of Le Pouget and go down the path that follows the edge of the forest. Follow it for a long time until you reach the road at a crossroads (elevation 186).

(9) Take the grassy path on the left for less than 100 metres. At the end, take the road to the left, then turn right about 50 metres further on, towards Gouzy. Follow this road and, at the three-way junction, turn left until you reach the gate of a private property.

(10) Follow the path on the right that runs alongside the property and, at the crossroads in the bend in the forest, take the path on the left that continues through the woods to join a larger path, which you should take to the right. Pass the Pigario house and go down the road to reach the war memorial (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 156 m - War memorial
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 151 m - Chemin des Amandiers
  3. 2 : km 0.54 - alt. 159 m - End of the cul-de-sac
  4. 3 : km 2.03 - alt. 157 m - GR46
  5. 4 : km 2.52 - alt. 156 m - Leave the GR trail, on the left
  6. 5 : km 3.21 - alt. 150 m - Road on the right
  7. 6 : km 4.3 - alt. 212 m - Crossroads of the circular loop of the - Chapelle Montaigut Lisle sur Tarn
  8. 7 : km 4.44 - alt. 233 m - Notre-Dame de Montegut
  9. 8 : km 6.54 - alt. 256 m - Tarmac road
  10. 9 : km 8.96 - alt. 186 m - Crossroads, on the left
  11. 10 : km 9.68 - alt. 193 m - Private property gate
  12. S/E : km 11.03 - alt. 156 m - War memorial

Worth a visit

Notre-Dame de Montegut Church.
L'Isle sur Tarn: the central square and its covered market.
Gaillac AOC vineyards.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
victoriris
victoriris

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

This route is very good, but you absolutely must use Visorando as a guide because it is not marked. There is little shade, but this is not a problem in autumn

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clcyrot
clcyrot

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy hike, but with little shade, so best avoided in summer or during hot weather.
There are no water sources, but there is shelter from the sun or rain at point 7, under the porch of the church (unfortunately, the church is closed, but the site is worth a quick detour!). In my opinion, this is also the best place for a picnic.
The hike is mainly on farm tracks, through vineyards and meadows, sometimes on the edge of the forest, which explains why there is little shade, except at the end.
A GPS is recommended to follow the route, as there are no signposts.
This is a very quiet hike, as on Sunday 13 July I didn't see a single person!

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MACHUT
MACHUT

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

A beautiful walk through woods and, above all, the vineyards of the Gaillac region.

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SENEQUIERT
SENEQUIERT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I love this hike to warm up. Easy, enjoyable and hassle-free.

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Marieaimelanature
Marieaimelanature

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful time among the vineyards and forest! So peaceful! As for the barking dog mentioned on the map, she's not vicious, just persistent 😅 and doesn't leave her garden! The owner lives nearby!

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beutch
beutch

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great trail, just a stone's throw from Gaillac...
i think it took me 2 hours and 10 minutes to cover 12 km
Varied landscapes... it was great...
i would definitely recommend it... I had a wonderful time

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MAnnie
MAnnie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in autumn, winding through vineyards, fields and woods. Lovely views. We will happily do it again.

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calaya
calaya

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with enjoyable and varied landscapes. The changing terrain keeps this route from becoming monotonous.

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caboum
caboum

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An accessible hike through vineyards, forests and sunflower fields. Superb views. A touch of Italy in the Tarn region!

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jeanmarie.chopin
jeanmarie.chopin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike on a hilly trail offering sweeping views into the distance... and easy to follow with the Visorando app and/or a good map reading skill. A pleasant alternation of wooded trails, vineyards and meadows, with relatively little road walking.
A beautiful climb to Notre-Dame de Montégut, which offers stunning distant views and a large porch with sheltered stone benches (for picnicking out of the wind and rain).
Thank you very much for this route.

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yaku47
yaku47

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Hike done in rainy and overcast weather, so there was a lot of mud on some paths, which became slippery, and the scenery was certainly more interesting in good weather.
There were some nice climbs, particularly to reach the church at Montegut.
The watch showed a 320-metre elevation gain, which is not bad over 11 km.
Good hike. Thank you.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This route is a wonderful find, conveniently located next to the Lille Tuscany route. Today, the sun is shining on the vineyards and the Pyrenees are visible on the horizon. The forest atmosphere is very pleasant, especially in the open spaces of this aptly named autumn route. Be careful, as there are a few muddy sections, so it's best to wear sturdy footwear at this time of year. Thank you very much for this route.

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hcrando
hcrando

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very nice hike, not difficult to follow with the app. Lots of beautiful scenery even in bad weather. The Notre Dame church in Montegut has a porch with a bench where you can picnic sheltered from the elements. Very little road walking. It was a nice surprise on a dreary day. Thanks again to everyone who posts these routes on Visorando.

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