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From L’Isle-Jourdain to Gimont via the Way of St James
Visorando Member
15.10 mi
+810 ft
-830 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Isle-Jourdain (Gers)
A day on the Arles route of the Way of St James, mainly following theGR® 653, which is better signposted than the Camino. The walk starts and ends in front of a railway station, so you can return by train on the same day.
Vallons Gersois between Pujaudran and Lias
7.00 mi
+400 ft
-390 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
Starting from the church in Pujaudran, route between Pujaudran and Lias with a detour to Fontenilles.
CR1 marked route from Pujaudran.
The path to the Pont des Mascarades
4.80 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A short, easy walk starting from the small Gers village of Pujaudran, in its beautiful countryside, around charming little woods. Lovely views of the Pyrenees and the Toulouse metropolitan area, which is just a few kilometres away.
Chemin du Fusté
4.65 mi
+581 ft
-604 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A lovely little circular walk starting from the church in the village of Pujaudran. The route winds through valleys and over hillsides.
The Bouconne Forest from Pujaudran
4.62 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
Among the hiking routes available from Pujaudran is the CR2, the Bouconne Forest route.
This is a circular route to the north-east of Pujaudran, which crosses part of the forest via a forest track and continues along theGR®653trail, the Saint-Jacques path, almost to the Saint-Louis entrance, before returning up a small valley, following the central stream.
Lac de la Bordette in the Bouconne Forest
9.19 mi
+200 ft
-213 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A walk for everyone in the Bouconne Forest, starting from the car park at the Saint-Louis forest house in Pujaudran and heading towards the pretty Lac de la Bordette
The Bouconne Forest, following part of the GR®653
7.69 mi
+315 ft
-325 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A circular path in the Bouconne Forest that will show you that the forest isn’t actually flat.
On the way there, the route largely follows theGR®653towards Toulouse.
TheGR®653is the Way of St James via Arles. From Toulouse (31) to Borce (64) towards Somport. See: During the hike or nearby
The southern section of the Bouconne Forest trail
4.84 mi
+220 ft
-213 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
Starting from the Maison Forestière Saint-Louis, a short, rectangular route through the Bouconne Forest and the Bois de l’Isle-Jourdain, with no tarmac roads and no difficulty.
From the Bouconne Forest to Pujaudran
5.43 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
Circular starting from the forest house car park, mainly on paths with beautiful views. The start follows part of the Way of St James via Arles. The route to Pujaudran largely follows the GTP (Grand Tour de Pujaudran).
Places of interest in the southern part of the Bouconne National Forest
8.61 mi
+318 ft
-338 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A circular route to discover all the highlights of the southern part of the Bouconne State Forest.
The Wolf Route in the Bouconne Forest
4.14 mi
+207 ft
-210 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
With a little imagination, the route of the circuit might resemble a wolf.
The route starts and ends at the car park of the Maison Forestière Saint-Louis in Pujaudran.
A easy route that does not follow any roads and is therefore car-free, running through the southern part of the forest.
The ‘Route du Chien’ in the Bouconne State Forest
4.93 mi
+207 ft
-226 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
With a bit of imagination, the route’s layout might remind you of a ‘sitting dog’.
The route starts and ends at the car park of the Maison Forestière Saint-Louis in Pujaudran.
An easy route that does not follow any roads – and is therefore car-free – running through the southern part of the forest.
Around Pujaudran on the Grand Tour de Pujaudran
7.60 mi
+397 ft
-420 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
This route is based on the Grand Tour de Pujaudra (GTP), a circular walk starting from the car park at the Maison Forestière de Saint-Louis, featuring a mix of footpaths and roads and offering beautiful views.
The start follows part of the Way of St James via the Arles route.
The Calvaire walk from the Abbaye du Désert
Tourism professional
1.57 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Garonne)
A short, easy walk starting from the Abbey of Sainte-Marie du Désert, ideal for families. This circular route takes you on a journey of discovery, featuring a Way of the Cross, a calvary offering a lovely view, a path through the woods and a pilgrimage chapel. A short, varied and rejuvenating walk.
Around the Abbey of Sainte-Marie-du-Désert
9.36 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Garonne)
A hike in the countryside on the border between Gers and Haute Garonne, starting from the Abbey of Sainte-Marie-du-Désert and passing through two pretty little villages, Vignaux and Garac.
Walk around the Aussonnelle
6.59 mi
+433 ft
-407 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle (Haute-Garonne)
Come and escape to the bucolic surroundings of Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle, on the border between Haute-Garonne and Gers.
The Moulin d'Encor
7.88 mi
+495 ft
-505 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Empeaux (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from Empeaux town hall, take a stroll through the valleys to the Encor watermill, which has been converted into a rural lodge.
Larribaut mill
5.80 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Empeaux (Haute-Garonne)
This route is mainly on roads and takes you to see an old watermill, through the valleys, starting from Empeaux Town Hall with a beautiful viewpoint at Vigie d'Azimont.
Around Lias
7.53 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from the Fontenilles sports ground, a circular route towards Lias.
This route was used for the hike organised in aid of the Manon Hope Association, whose aim is to help fight leukaemia, particularly in children.
Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle circular
5.21 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from Fontenilles Stadium, a circular route to Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle, with the outward leg through the Bois des Magnolias and the return via theGR®®86.
The Gascon Hills between Fontenilles and Bonrepos
8.97 mi
+571 ft
-558 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
The Gascon Hills route, starting from the Fontenilles sports ground and heading towards the Roman road at Bonrepos through a succession of valleys
Around the Magnolias, starting from Fontenilles
4.34 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
An extension of the Magnolias circular route allows you to enjoy splendid views of the neighbouring villages, the hillsides and, if you’re lucky, the Pyrenees.
There is just one minor challenge on the route: the climb through the Bois des Magnolias, but in dry weather it is accessible to everyone.
The Domaine de la Source, starting from Fontenilles
9.35 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
The walk starts at the Fontenilles stadium, crosses the village to the Domaine de La Source and returns via a different route.
As always in Fontenilles, there is a section on tarmac, the length of which varies depending on the route.
The blue ball and return via Lias
8.70 mi
+597 ft
-597 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
A walking route starting from the Fontenilles stadium to the blue ball of the Lias radar, with the return journey taking a different route through the hills of the Gers. The blue ball is a landmark for the entire region, being located on high, open ground.
Tour of the Grand Bois de Fontenilles
4.97 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
A route suitable for everyone, mostly along quiet roads, to be taken when the paths are impassable due to flooding and mud.
Bonrepos-sur-Aussonelle and Lias from Fontenilles
13.42 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,165 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Circular, mainly in the forest or forest edge, with relatively little asphalt. May be muddy in places (field edges and tractor tracks) after rain. Some beautiful views of Lias, Bonrepos-sur-Aussonelle and the Toulouse plain.
Saint-Lys Maquis Circular Loop
8.48 mi
+276 ft
-305 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
The route is almost entirely on tarmac, for days when the paths are impassable
During the route, there’s a special focus on the Maquis de Saint-Lys and the battles of 12 June 1940.
Between Lias and Fontenilles
5.52 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Circular route of just over 8 km starting from Fontenilles Stadium, featuring an ascent through the Bois des Magnolias, followed by a descent and then a climb back up the valley where the Ruisseau des Crabères flows, before returning to the stadium.
The owner of the Bois des Magnolias has closed the old path that climbed along the southern edge of the woods but, in return, has given us permission to use a new path that winds a little further into the woods.
La Boule Bleue via the bamboo forest
8.28 mi
+479 ft
-466 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from the Fontenilles sports ground, this circular route takes you to the Lias radar station (Boule Bleue), with plenty of trails and undergrowth.
Between the heights and the undergrowth of Saiguède
5.68 mi
+413 ft
-387 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saiguède (Haute-Garonne)
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.
Route du Lac de Saint-Thomas
5.17 mi
+335 ft
-351 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Thomas (Haute-Garonne) (Haute-Garonne)
A route mainly on roads, best done in winter as there is very little shade, but watch out for mud on the dirt section ofthe GR® 86.
Between Saint-Thomas and Empeaux
9.09 mi
+617 ft
-623 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Thomas (Haute-Garonne) (Haute-Garonne)
The route between Saint-Thomas and Empeaux is mainly on roads, winding through the valleys, with some stunning views of the Gers and the Pyrenees
Menville loop
4.78 mi
+338 ft
-325 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Menville (Haute-Garonne)
Menville is a pleasant little village on the left bank of the Save. The river meanders lazily through green meadows. Pretty houses with carefully tended gardens are grouped around the bell tower. The residents of Menville enjoy the peace and quiet and proximity to nature. Country roads lead to beautiful old farms, which everyone takes pride in maintaining and improving.
A short walk around Saint-Cricq
5.94 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cricq (Gers)
A short, easy route, accessible to all.
There is little traffic, beautiful views, the lake shore... 30% of the route is paved.
The 31 km of the Route 31 starting from Saint Lys
20.68 mi
+988 ft
-984 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Lys (Haute-Garonne)
A long route starting from the car park at the Saint-Lys boules ground, passing through several towns in Haute-Garonne. Much of the route follows theGR®86. This route can be shortened by omitting the circular route to Lake Parayre, reducing the distance by around ten kilometres.
This route was developed by the ENVOL association in Saint-Lys to raise funds to help in the fight against rare diseases.
Bretx circular
7.09 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Bretx (Haute-Garonne)
At the beginning ofthe 12th century, the village belonged to the Counts of Isle Jourdain. A fortified village, which later became the property of the Kings of France, Bretx came under the control of various lords: the Faudoas family inthe 16th century, the Le Mazuyer family inthe 18th century and the Belbèze family before the Revolution. Bretx enjoyed prosperity in the19th century, as evidenced by most of the buildings in the village. After declining in the last century, the village is now experiencing a new boom as it welcomes new residents.
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