Lac de la Forêt from Aignan

The route starts in Aignan and winds its way through the countryside to the Bois d'Aignan, before taking a lovely circular route through the woods around Lac de la Forêt.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.77 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 663 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 666 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 725 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 384 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Aignan (32290)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.696018° / E 0.078132°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1742SB, 1743SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Starting point at the junction of Avenue de l’Armagnac and Route de Nogaro.

(S/E) Take the path on the left coming from Aignan which leads to the campsite, then turn right at the first junction. Follow the Chemin de Blanin to the hamlet of Mare du Moulin.

(1) Turn right onto the path leading to the hamlet of Le Bournac, then follow the track until you reach the D48.

(2) Turn left and follow the road. At the next junction , turn right (take care when crossing). Continue along this tarmac road, then along a dirt track until you reach the junction at the hamlet of Le Muc.

(3) Turn left onto the road from Loubedat to Aignan, then take the first forest track on the right. Continue down this forest track until you reach the crossroads.

(4) Ignore the path on the right and take the one opposite. Further on, ignore two other paths on the right and continue straight ahead until you reach a junction with a tarmac road.

(5) Turn right, take the path uphill, then turn left onto the path along the lake’s embankment. Go round the buildings at the lakeside and continue along the banks. Cross a causeway and carry on to the crossroads in the forest, near the water point.

(6) Turn left and take the forest path uphill. Continue along this path, passing a first path on the left and then a second path on the right. Continue along this path until the next junction at the highest point (221 m).

(7) Turn right and continue to the junction with a tarmac road.

(8) Head straight on and continue until you reach the pylon on your right. Turn onto the forest track on the right and make sure you stay on this track, heading straight on until you reach the tarmac road, passing a track on your right.

(9) Take the tarmac road straight ahead to the hamlet of Le Muc, and return to the junction you passed on the way out.

Then follow the outward route in the opposite direction:

(3) Turn left and take the track leading to the D48 road. Turn left and follow it.

(2) Take the first path on your right (take care when crossing the road) and continue up this path to the hamlet of Mare du Moulin.

(1) Turn left onto Chemin de Blanin and, following the reverse route of the outward journey, head to the junction of Route de Nogaro and Avenue de l’Armagnac (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 531 ft - Junction of Avenue d'Armagnac and Route de Nogaro
  2. 1 : mi 0.44 - alt. 545 ft - Mare du Moulin
  3. 2 : mi 1.05 - alt. 384 ft - D48
  4. 3 : mi 1.98 - alt. 673 ft - A place called Le Muc. Passing close to the source of the - Saint-Aubin (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Midouze
  5. 4 : mi 2.58 - alt. 486 ft - Crossroads near the Pont du Loup stream
  6. 5 : mi 3.03 - alt. 453 ft - Lac de la Forêt junction
  7. 6 : mi 3.48 - alt. 499 ft - Crossroads on the edge of the - Lac de la Forêt
  8. 7 : mi 4.37 - alt. 725 ft - Crossroads at the 221m high point
  9. 8 : mi 4.84 - alt. 663 ft - Crossing of a tarmac road
  10. 9 : mi 5.44 - alt. 636 ft - Junction with the Loubedat track at Aignan
  11. S/E : mi 7.77 - alt. 528 ft - Junction of Avenue d'Armagnac and Route de Nogaro

Notes

  • In the forest, ignore the yellow markings.
  • Avoid this route after heavy rain.
  • A map, route description and, if necessary, a GPS are essential for this circular route.

Worth a visit

  • Visit to Aignan.
  • Picnic break near Lac de la Forêt.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 26483882

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Great hike
Not difficult and very enjoyable

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Halin
Halin

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Taken in October 2024. At elevation point 201 on the IGN map, the turn-off to the right was not signposted, although there were no problems along the rest of the route. Three paths branched off at this point – which one to take? We sorted it out using the IGN map. Otherwise, a lovely walk to Lake Aignan and its leisure centre, even in the grey weather.

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40rando64
40rando64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

We completed the route on 7 April 2024 in misty weather; unfortunately, we weren’t able to enjoy the few views. The path, which is largely shaded for almost the entire walk, is very pleasant. We stopped for lunch by the lake. However, there are still a few very muddy sections where you need to be careful not to slip; a walking stick might be useful. This walk is best avoided after rainy weather.

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Mofe
Mofe

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really nice walk, even if it is a bit muddy at this time of year.
It must be lovely in the summer too, as it’s shaded.
Very easy to follow with GPS guidance (and the map).
Thank you

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