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Lac de Garac walks
Around the Abbey of Sainte-Marie-du-Désert
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Lac de Garac
Short circular loop around Launac
4.44 mi
+138 ft
-125 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Launac (Haute-Garonne)
In the 12th century, a castle and a fortified village were built by the Viscounts of Gimoes. The castle became the property of the Counts of L'Isle Jourdain. Launac was the site of the bloody Battle of Palot. After a period of calm, the seigneury passed into the hands of Toulouse parliamentarians, sparking a conflict over feudal rights. The inhabitants resisted and even emigrated for years. After the Revolution, the market hall and church were rebuilt, a school was created and the ramparts were demolished.
From L’Isle-Jourdain to Gimont via the Way of St James
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.