The Buzet Forest

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The Buzet Forest is a lovely place, set aside for walks and hikes – whether on foot, on horseback or by mountain bike.
Very busy at weekends, it is free from hunters and offers numerous well-signposted paths where it is difficult to get lost. We followed the footpath on the way there, then the bridleways on the way back. The Biodiversity Centre offers a fun stop-off for young and old alike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.26 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 85 ft
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    Descent: - 82 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 545 ft
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    Lowest point: 436 ft
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A nice little hike.
Roadside
Autumn colours

Description of the walk

Follow signs for Forêt de Buzet and park in the South car park, via the D 32d.

(S/E) Take the footpath, marked with yellow signs, heading north; then, at the pond, go round it on the left and return to the main path. Follow it to the right and, along a completely straight stretch, reach a crossroads of paths.

(1) Turn left, continue until you reach a crossroads with several directions. Carry on straight ahead and, via a circular loop to the right, reach the Maison de la Biodiversité.

(2) Take the boardwalk; please note: walking sticks are not permitted here.

(3) Cross the main path and follow the footpath, which is still marked in yellow. You will reach the junction with the bridle path.

(4) Follow the orange signposts straight ahead to reach another pedestrian junction.

(5) Turn right to reach the South car park (S/E) shortly afterwards.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 518 ft - South car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.63 - alt. 515 ft - Hiking trail junction
  3. 2 : mi 1.33 - alt. 492 ft - Maison de la Biodiversité
  4. 3 : mi 1.68 - alt. 440 ft - Main path
  5. 4 : mi 2.04 - alt. 495 ft - Crossroads at the bridle path
  6. 5 : mi 2.95 - alt. 509 ft - Footpath junction
  7. S/E : mi 3.26 - alt. 522 ft - South car park

Notes

(S/E) Shelter and picnic tables near the South car park.
Avoid walking along the mountain bike trails, especially at weekends, as they are quite fast, with steep ascents and descents, and are primarily intended for cyclists. It is much quieter during the week.

Worth a visit

(2) Maison de la Biodiversité: checkopening dates and times in advance. You can also enjoy cultural and recreational activities for all, including the outdoor arboretum, library, games and more.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 30847595

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A really lovely walk in the woods.

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User 25197899

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good hike. Easy. Interesting educational aspect.

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User 25197899

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good hike.

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Jacques 31500
Jacques 31500

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very poorly written description: "... then to the pond ..." there is no pond on either the Visorando map or Google Maps!
Fortunately, it was a lovely walk in the forest on a beautiful autumn day.

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Cel75
Cel75

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little walk in the forest with birds singing!

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Fa54
Fa54

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful forest consisting mainly of oak trees, the walk is pleasant.

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Ph1l
Ph1l

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk in the forest, with lovely early autumn colours (already!). The signs are a little vague, but the network of paths/trails is so dense that it's easy to stay on the right track. For the first three quarters of the route, follow the signs *and* the yellow markings.

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obbée
obbée

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

EASY AND RELAXING

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