A tour of the vineyards in Villematier

A touch of the countryside for a gentle, flat route through the fields, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a brisk walk. This route, which takes in a few quiet roads and sections of wide tracks, can be enjoyed in any season. As you complete the circular route, you’ll have plenty of time to discover a grape variety with real character: the Négrette.
Make the most of it and enjoy a taste in moderation.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.61 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 35 m
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    Descent: - 34 m

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    Highest point: 147 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 105 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the Town Hall Square.

Yellow markings and signposts.

(S/E) Walk past the Town Hall then continue straight on towards Villaudric (D14b). The road crosses the small stream known as the Rieu Tort.

(1) At the junction, keep right, still heading towards Villaudric. Shortly after this junction, the road continues with a left-hand bend. Continue straight on, still heading north-west.

(2) Near a gas installation, turn left and continue straight on, passing by the hamlets of La Ritourie and Le Lion. You will reach a crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto Chemin d'Ayrolles. Pass in front of the restaurant Le Flambadou and, shortly afterwards, take Chemin de la Procession on the left, a wide grassy track that leads to a road.

(4) Follow this road to the left and continue until you reach a junction with a crossroad.

(5) At the junction, cross the road and take the Chemin de Fraissinette opposite. Stay on the central track, which bends right twice and then left, leading to the D71.

(6) Turn left at the junction onto the D71.
At the next junction, continue right onto Chemin de Gastou towards Raygades. Enter the hamlet. When you see the bus shelter on the right-hand side, turn left and cross the hamlet, staying on the main road. Keep right on the uphill stretch, following the wide bend.

(7) After the speed bump, take the track on the left (Chemin du Coustou) which climbs past a private house. This track then runs close to the vineyards of Domaine Roumagnac. You will emerge onto the D14b.

(8) Turn left onto this road, known as the Route des Châteaux, and follow it carefully, keeping well to the side of the road as there may be passing traffic. Pass Mont Auriol and arrive at the Peyraux crossroads.

(9) Turn left at the cross in the junction. The road then passes through the vineyards to join the D71.

(10) At the stop sign, turn left onto the D71, pass the access road to Le Clos and then turn right. Continue straight on until you reach the junction from the outward journey.

(3) Turn right and, following the reverse route of the outward journey, head towards Villematier and the Town Hall Square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 112 m - Place de la Mairie
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 111 m - Common junction A/R
  3. 2 : km 0.76 - alt. 110 m - Junction for both outward and return routes. Gas installation
  4. 3 : km 1.3 - alt. 111 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  5. 4 : km 2.78 - alt. 106 m - Road junction
  6. 5 : km 3.22 - alt. 110 m - Chemin de Fraissinette
  7. 6 : km 4.42 - alt. 116 m - D71 road
  8. 7 : km 5.96 - alt. 127 m - Raygades Chemin du Coustou
  9. 8 : km 6.96 - alt. 142 m - Junction with the D14
  10. 9 : km 7.93 - alt. 133 m - Carrefour des Peyraux
  11. 10 : km 8.98 - alt. 116 m - Stop on the D71
  12. S/E : km 11.61 - alt. 113 m - Place de la Mairie

Worth a visit

Stop off at Domaine Roumagnac and Château des Peyraux to discover the Négrette grape variety. Nearby, on the wine route, is another estate, Château La Loge, which also offers wine tastings.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
2.9 / 5
Henrisimone
Henrisimone

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful, very pleasant route
Very good for winter as there are lots of small roads

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benatoulouse
benatoulouse

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

80% tarmac, so this route is best left for the days after heavy rain – for those who don’t like mud or for those (like us) who are training for a road race.

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Les Randonneurs Toulousains
Les Randonneurs Toulousains

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy walk, but not many vineyards. A bit too much tarmac. Best avoided in the heat of the day; better in winter.

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Cap-Santé
Cap-Santé
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There was a long stretch of road, but fortunately there wasn't much traffic

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jeanphidrums
jeanphidrums

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for a winter Sunday afternoon.

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jab31
jab31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Hello,

Far too many tarmac roads!

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Domidas
Domidas

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A promising title, but...
We really thought we’d never see a vineyard, but we did – though it’s only between points 7 and 9 that we can spot them, which is a bit of a stretch to call a ‘vineyard tour’.
Otherwise, an easy walk, good for getting some fresh air and a bit of exercise.
A bit too many tarmac roads for our liking, even if they aren’t very busy, so best to do this after a spell of rain when some of the paths might be muddy.

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massat09
massat09

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in the countryside – highly recommended; the route is well described

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