La Chapelle la Capelette in Dourgne

Breathtaking panoramic views steeped in history and legend.

02/08/2023 Message from the moderator: Change to the route at point 11 to continue on thePR® and avoid En Crouzilles, which is private property.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 13.63 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 469 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 475 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 594 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 255 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from the D12 Route d'Arfons. Park in the car park on the left.

(1) Take the first path on the right.

(2) Pass through the village of La Montagnarié, where you turn left. Continue, pass the Moulin du Baylou and follow the stream to the Chapelle de Mougnès.

(3) Retrace your steps, turn right at the signpost and climb up to the D12 road.

(4) Just before this road, turn left and take the path that runs almost parallel to the road (more pleasant than the tarmac).

(5) Turn right and climb the path to reach the road, go back 20 metres, cross (with caution) and begin the beautiful climb to reach the impressive statue of Saint-Stapin on the left.

(6) Retrace your steps, climb up opposite to reach the ridge and pass the Saint-Chipoli signpost overlooking the quarry.

(7) Continue along the ridge, keeping the quarry on your right, and reach the next signpost.

(8) Descend into the woods and join a winding road lined with fields. Leave the access to En Albouy on your left and, at a hairpin bend, leave the road and take a path on the left (close the gate behind you).

(9) Take a wide path on the left to reach the Saint-Ferréol desert and La Capelette.

::10: The descent towards Dourgne continues behind the chapel, following the yellow markings.

(11) Leave the path on the left and continue on thePR® until you reach Rue du Barry.

(12) Turn left and continue south. At the fork, continue right on Allée Mère Marie Cronier.

(13) Take the small path on the left that passes between the houses and rejoins Avenue du Marais. Turn left and return to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 280 m - Car park on the Arfons road
  2. 1 : km 0.04 - alt. 282 m - Take the first path on the right.
  3. 2 : km 1.11 - alt. 269 m - La Montagnarié.
  4. 3 : km 2.64 - alt. 358 m - Chapel of Mougnès
  5. 4 : km 4.38 - alt. 413 m - Path parallel to the D12
  6. 5 : km 4.99 - alt. 333 m - Turn right towards the D12
  7. 6 : km 5.61 - alt. 437 m - Statue of Saint-Stapin
  8. 7 : km 6.02 - alt. 499 m - Saint-Chipoli (signpost)
  9. 8 : km 6.56 - alt. 537 m - Descent into the woods, towards the - Taurou (rivière) - Affluent du Sor
  10. 9 : km 8.73 - alt. 594 m - Path on the left
  11. 10 : km 9.99 - alt. 534 m - La Capelette - Chapelle de Saint-Ferréol
  12. 11 : km 10.99 - alt. 396 m - Hairpin bend to the left
  13. 12 : km 11.62 - alt. 312 m - Intersection with a street
  14. 13 : km 13.37 - alt. 260 m - Trailhead
  15. S/E : km 13.63 - alt. 280 m - Car park on the Arfons road

Notes

Hike very well marked in yellow.

Please note that the route was modified in January 2019, starting from point (10) (I have not tried this modified route).

Worth a visit

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 78 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 29149319

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Our first hike with my partner. Absolutely stunning.

We’d definitely recommend it!

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bergpaden
bergpaden

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk with beautiful views over the Tarn plain. We made a slight detour via Sainte-Scolastique Abbey to avoid the tarmac.

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tolliv
tolliv

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I love this route, having done it four times.
But this is the first time I've visited St Scholastica's Abbey at the end of the hike.
This route is very varied with lots to see.
I can't really judge the description as I use my GPS watch.

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User 27364946

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
the first part of the hike is very poorly marked.
The markers indicated as landmarks do not exist, or I was unable to find them.
However, this hike is MAGNIFICENT!

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Henries
Henries

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a mostly shaded circuit with ridges offering magnificent views.

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Olivier Bel Air
Olivier Bel Air

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb tour on 12 June in glorious weather, a leisurely day out (departing from Toulouse).... Picnic at the highest point, in a light, refreshing breeze, in the shade of a few bushes... Points of interest that reward the effort and are well spread out along the route. Exceptional views, varied landscapes and, at this time of year, vegetation in full bloom and flowers all along the way! Return via the abbey, following the signs (just frustrating to walk along this very long wall without being able to see anything of this beautiful complex)... thank you for this wonderful experience!

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Fred8131
Fred8131
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A very pleasant and varied walk with beautiful views.
The return journey by road from Massaguel to Dourgne is a little long.

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wol14
wol14

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

hello everyone interesting tour with the very pretty chapels

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makaer
makaer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very nice route, very varied and full of flowers at the beginning of June.
The gradient is a little steeper in the section just before and just after the statue of St Stapin, but the climbs are otherwise very regular.
And the chapels are magnificent.
Worth doing again!

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euphonium31
euphonium31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful views

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Patman31
Patman31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk in fine spring weather.
Very pleasant paths with great views.
On the way back, we preferred to lengthen the walk just a little by taking the path to the abbey so as to stay on the paths and avoid the road.
I would recommend

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gaillardou31
gaillardou31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Made today, with clouds and wind. Magnificent views. The proposed marked extension to Massaguel is well worth the effort. The end of the route is very well signposted in yellow.

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Bibou31
Bibou31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk with varied scenery and motivating points of interest. The climb up to the statue of Saint Stapin is quite tough, however. The end differs from the GPX track: a gravel path leads down to Messaguel and the markings then suggest a loop to avoid the not very interesting return to Dourgne by road.

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Léopold Swertvaegher
Léopold Swertvaegher

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
I did this walk at the beginning of 2023. No particular problems, except at the end of the hike.
When the GPX trace tells you to turn left at point 11, continue straight on the yellow markings until you reach the road.
You are then free to continue to Dourgne via the yellow markings, or to turn left when you reach the first road (you will then be back on the track).
Our U-turn in pictures:

There are indeed "Private Property" signs and a hand-marked "Dogs" sign, so we turned back, as this leads to dwellings, and obviously hikers aren't welcome there!

Enjoy the walk!

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regis31
regis31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well signposted route with no real difficulties. Impossible to get lost. Beautiful views over the valley

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