The Little Carcassonne of the Gers

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Along the shaded paths, you will overlook the Baïse and Osse valleys before reaching Larressingle. The former residence of the bishops of Condom has retained all the splendour of its medieval fortifications.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 52 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 51 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 179 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 131 m
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The little path
Horse riding view of Larressingle
At the lake
Panorama

Description of the walk

Park in the large car park next to the medieval fortifications.

(S/E) Leave the car park and turn left onto the small road (D507) for 200 metres.

(1) Below the inn, take the path on the right for 1 km along a hedge. Pass a lake, then walk along the field on the right.

(2) Take the road on the right for 250 metres. The road will make a first left turn and then a small chicane.

(3) At the chicane, take theGR®65path on the right and continue along the stony path. At the road, follow it to the right for a few metres and take the path downhill on the left.

(4) At a crossroads with hedges, turn right (leaving theGR®65). Continue straight ahead to reach the hamlet of Cahuzac.

(5) Turn right onto the small tarmac road D507 to reach the fortifications and the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 144 m - Car park next to the medieval fortifications
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 137 m - Inn, on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 153 m - Small road, on the right
  4. 3 : km 1.76 - alt. 158 m - GR65, on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.03 - alt. 134 m - At the hedge crossing, leave the GR on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.84 - alt. 142 m - Cahuzac, on the right
  7. S/E : km 4.53 - alt. 144 m - Car park next to the medieval fortifications

Worth a visit

In Larressingle, in Armagnac, you can visit the fortified village.

 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.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 19 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
alarmajf
alarmajf

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely little loop around the village of Larressingle

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Ardechois33
Ardechois33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a shame not to take a little detour to see the Artigues bridge, even though it adds 2 km to the walk. The castle was undergoing renovation work, which spoiled the visit a little, but monuments do need to be maintained
The Estaminet bar and restaurant is charming and the owners are lovely, perfect for a coffee and some French toast
We only saw one couple of pilgrims with their donkey

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beniat1870
beniat1870

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Superb loop around Larressingle with lots of shaded paths. The perfect complement to a visit to the citadel of Larressingle. I highly recommend it.
Superb picnic area behind Larressingle Town Hall.

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bule
bule

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route

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Annecath
Annecath

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to reach the fortified village, without any difficulty

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Alain du Gers
Alain du Gers

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant short hike with a bucolic stretch along a lake at the start of the route. The hike ends with a visit to the fortified village of Larressingle... a jewel of medieval architecture.

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yannherbert
yannherbert

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant hike, ending with a visit to a remarkable site

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philippetalenton
philippetalenton

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant

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rando espelette
rando espelette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short walk with no difficulty whatsoever.

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dbibes
dbibes

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, very pleasant and varied route, with several shaded paths and beautiful views of the surrounding area and the fortified town.
Small elevation changes, just enough to vary the terrain, but nothing tiring (even though I am a novice and not in great shape).
Be careful, the soil in the Gers region is very rich, and some descents on wet ground proved to be very slippery. In rainy weather, walking sticks may be useful.

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medord
medord

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Markings need refreshing!

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DIDIER82600
DIDIER82600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a leisurely stroll with some lovely views of Larressingle and the surrounding countryside

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FF32190
FF32190

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The route follows and crosses PR and GR trails, so you will encounter other hikers. The paths are pleasant and dotted with flowers, animals and beautiful views.

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Algerard1
Algerard1

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant little walk.
Thank you

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joetcheve
joetcheve
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Shady walk and caution in case of rain
the ground is quite damp or even waterlogged in places
next to the lake between points 1 and 2.
we got our soles covered in mud.

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