The double lock at Graziac

A pleasant and varied route, starting from Valence-sur-Baïse, which can be enjoyed in all seasons, with the aim of visiting the double lock at Graziac.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 128 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 133 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 137 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 76 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park in front of the church in Valence-sur-Baïse, near the town hall.

(S/E) Take Rue Victor Hugo, which runs alongside the church, and at the end of the street, turn left onto Boulevard du Nord and continue until you reach the right-angle bend. At the bend, take the path that leads downhill to the right.

(1) Follow this path down to Rue de la République. At the roundabout, turn left onto the D930.

(2) Cross the Aulloue.

(3) At the crossroads after the bridge over the Auloue, head straight on towards Abbaye de Flaran. Stay on this road until you reach Abbaye de Flaran (which you can visit). Pass in front of the abbey buildings and turn right onto the D142 road.

(4) Take care when walking along the D142 road, pass the racecourse and continue to the junction with a path on the right. Take care when crossing the D142 road.

(5) Take the path on the left that enters the Bois des Moines forest at the junction.
Cross the forest, staying on this path. At the edge of the forest, continue on the path that turns right and joins a tarmac road.

(6) Turn left, then right at the next junction, and stay on this road until you reach a place called Pisset. Take the path opposite, which runs alongside the buildings. Turn left at a place called Le Gaillou and continue straight ahead until you reach the junction of the paths.

(7) Turn right and take the path that leads into the forest. Stay on this shaded path until you reach a tarmac road junction.

(8) Turn right and stay on this path. Ignore a path on the right and turn left. Then turn right to cross the bridge over the Baïse.

(9) Take the double lock bridge. Continue along this path until you reach the junction with the D930 road.

(10) Take the road opposite. Take care when crossing the D930. Continue to the village of Herret.

(11) Go around the church on the right. At the crossroads, follow the road to the right and theGRP® towards Valence aerodrome. Pass the first crossroads and continue to the right-angle bend. Take theGRP® marked path (red and yellow) opposite and stay on this path until you reach the hamlet of Le Canonge. At the end of the path, turn right onto the path to the chapel.

(12) Stay on this path until you reach the junction with the D930 road. Turn left and follow the D930 road for about 100 metres. Cross the D930 road and take the gravel path opposite, which leads to the D142 road near the bridge over the Auloue. Turn left, still on the GRP®.

(3) Follow this road to the left until you reach the roundabout, then turn right onto Rue de la République for a few metres and take the path on your left which climbs up to the village of Valence-sur-Baïse. Take Boulevard du Nord until you reach the church. Turn right and take Rue Victor Hugo, which runs alongside the church. You will arrive back at the starting point on the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 117 m - Car park - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Valence-sur-Baïse)
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 112 m - Crossroads between the footpath and Boulevard du Nord
  3. 2 : km 0.66 - alt. 81 m - Auloue (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 1 - alt. 82 m - Crossroads of the circular - Baïse (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 1.38 - alt. 82 m - Junction with the D142, after the - Abbaye de Flaran (Valence-sur-Baïse)
  6. 5 : km 1.86 - alt. 92 m - Crossroads at the entrance to the Bois des Moines
  7. 6 : km 2.39 - alt. 117 m - Crossroads at the Flarembel chapel
  8. 7 : km 3.42 - alt. 100 m - Crossroads at a place called Le Gaillou
  9. 8 : km 4.97 - alt. 88 m - Road junction
  10. 9 : km 5.55 - alt. 79 m - Écluse double de Graziac
  11. 10 : km 6.59 - alt. 111 m - Crossing the D930
  12. 11 : km 7.32 - alt. 134 m - Église Sainte-Livrade (Herret)
  13. 12 : km 10.87 - alt. 106 m - Crossroads at the hamlet of Le Canonge
  14. S/E : km 12.68 - alt. 117 m - Car park - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Valence-sur-Baïse)

Notes

Take care when following the D142 road at the start of the circular route and then crossing the D930 road, which you will also follow for about 100 metres before crossing again at the end of the route.

There is a lovely picnic area near the double lock at Graziac.

Worth a visit

Valence-sur-Baïse, a beautiful village to visit on its rocky outcrop
Flaran Abbey
Graziac double lock
Village of Herret

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Muc31
Muc31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A hike with little shade, lots of tarmac but quiet little roads. The main attraction of this hike is Graziac, with its lock and beautifully maintained surroundings, and the highlight of the walk is Flaran Abbey, which has an exceptional art exhibition!

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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very well signposted, passing through woods and along vineyards. Castle and chapel on the route. Beautiful arrival at the lock and return to Flaran Abbey along the river.

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dindons
dindons

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk. Definitely worth doing, and don't miss the impressive double lock at GRAZIAC. Thanks to the author, DILL.

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mimijulien
mimijulien

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy country walk. Thank you.

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grosselin
grosselin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful route enjoyed under sunny skies on 3 April 2022. Saw quite a few "walkers" along the way. Excellent.

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skargo
skargo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely outing, with a big plus: several picnic tables near the double lock at Graziac.
Visit Valence s/ Baïse...
Enjoy your hike
Skargomically

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novie
novie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

We did everything in the fog (December), so we'll have to do it again in summer to see the scenery.

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