Circular: Verfeil - Lac de la Balerme (short version)

A pleasant hike, partly shaded and with little road. Beautiful view of Verfeil. You can extend the hike by going to the Cimetière des Petites Filles Modèles (Cemetery of Model Little Girls) and walking around Lac de la Balerme.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 144 m
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    Descent: - 148 m

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    Highest point: 251 m
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    Lowest point: 170 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the En Solomiac Cultural Centre.

(S/E) Start the walk by heading towards the children's playground (slide) and turn opposite, following the green arrow.
After a short, slightly steep descent, turn left and follow the Rieubaquié stream to Rue de La Fontaine Baptisée.

(1) At the intersection with Rue de la Fontaine Baptisée, turn right and then immediately left onto Chemin de Gaillaguet (En Dayde II).
At the end of the tarmac road, continue along the shaded path that climbs towards the Cimetière Des Petites Filles Modèles.
Go around the Domaine de Gaillaguet on the left and continue uphill. At a place called En Jeambert, you can shorten the hike by taking the En Jeambert path, which descends to the right.

(2) When you reach the D20G, you have two options:

  • go to the Cimetière Des Petites Filles Modèles and back by taking the road on the left and walking 1.2 km.
  • Or turn right and follow the D20 for 300 m.

(3) Follow Chemin d'En Bousquet on the left, which descends towards Lac de la Balerme.

(4) When you reach the lake, you have two options:

  • you can turn left to go around the lake, which is an additional 5.6 km.
  • Alternatively, continue on the right along Chemin d'En Bousquet.

(5) Turn right onto Chemin de Laraignal, which climbs towards Malaret Castle (not shown on the IGN map).
Caution: just before arriving at Laraignal, there is an unsecured well on the right.
200 m after the well, turn right and take the gravel path. Pass under the high-voltage power line and continue right on Chemin de Laraignal.

(6) Back on the D20G, follow it to the left. Beautiful view of Verfeil.

(7) At a place called En Garric, turn right onto path No. 5 until you reach the intersection on the way out.

(1) After crossing the Rieubaquié stream, follow it on the left to return to the car park of the En Solomiac Cultural Centre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 188 m - Car park at the En Solomiac Cultural Centre
  2. 1 : km 0.94 - alt. 177 m - Right/left En Dayde II
  3. 2 : km 2.37 - alt. 245 m - Junction with the D20G
  4. 3 : km 2.67 - alt. 246 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.57 - alt. 182 m - On the right is the En Bousquet path. - Lac de Balerme
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 177 m - On the right, Chemin de Laraignal - Lac de Balerme
  7. 6 : km 5.2 - alt. 248 m - Turn left onto the D20G.
  8. 7 : km 5.49 - alt. 251 m - In En Garric, turn right onto path No. 5.
  9. S/E : km 7.84 - alt. 188 m - Car park at the En Solomiac Cultural Centre

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
acherin
acherin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice winter hike, a bit muddy, which is normal for this season.
No difficulties

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hcrando
hcrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pretty, easy-to-follow walk with beautiful scenery. A slightly rough descent at the start and two very muddy sections when arriving at the lake, but a great walk that is almost entirely off-road. Thank you for the route. I've done it twice now and will do it again.

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jcz-vtt
jcz-vtt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike with beautiful panoramic views. It's a shame that Malaret Castle is not visible. Complete your experience with a visit to the village.

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Bigourdane
Bigourdane

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent landscapes. Worth revisiting in other seasons.

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misterP
misterP

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Nice path alternating with a few small roads (but quiet).

Quaint village (take a detour off the trail to see it).

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l'indienne
l'indienne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Lovely walk in beautiful sunshine

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AACR
AACR

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in the autumn sunshine.
Beautiful views.
Alternating between woods, streams, lakes and meadows.
And a detour through the village, which is well worth a visit.
There are also options to extend the walk with variations.
Thank you.

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MrsH
MrsH

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with a magnificent lake. In wet weather, wear suitable footwear as the paths can be muddy or slippery.
The app was useful for navigating a few small intersections.
I highly recommend this hike.

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roger.barenes
roger.barenes

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk in good weather with a stream and scenic views. The passage through the cemetery of the model little girls is moving.
Be aware that it is hilly... best avoided in wet weather, as the paths can be difficult.

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Chtraoum
Chtraoum

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start of the hike (the same section for both the outward and return journeys) is fairly average, on a muddy path with no views. From the fork onwards, it becomes more attractive and there are some very pleasant views, particularly a lovely view of Verfeil on the second part of the hike.

Allow two hours without breaks.

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Jean Louis Camus
Jean Louis Camus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view of rolling landscapes with beautiful autumn colours.
In fine weather, the lake would be a lovely spot for a picnic break.

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