Lake Brayssou in Tourliac

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A very easy walk around Lake Tourliac, along the Brayssou, a small tributary of the Dropt.
Plenty of birds (mallards, teals, wigeons, etc.).
It largely follows the contour line along a footpath.
As this is a reservoir, the walk is more pleasant in spring, when the lake is full.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.51 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 20 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 15 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 132 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 112 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Tourliac (47210)
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    Start/End: N 44.671989° / E 0.796317°
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Lake Brayssou

Description of the walk

Park in the shaded car park, located at the dam on the Tourliac-Villereal road.

(S/E) Follow the path across the dam to reach the opposite side.

(1) Turn left onto the path skirting the lake.

(2) Pass the observation hut situated a few metres back from the bank.
Continue along the lakeside path.

(3) Cross a small bridge to reach the other bank. You are roughly halfway through the walk. Continue along the lakeside path.

(4) At this point, the path veers slightly away from the shore (a small rise offering a lovely panoramic view of the structure). Continue along the lakeside back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 112 m - Car park at the Lac du Brayssou dam
  2. 1 : km 0.54 - alt. 119 m - Dike. On the left.
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 115 m - Wildlife observation point
  4. 3 : km 2.49 - alt. 116 m - Small bridge
  5. 4 : km 4.46 - alt. 126 m - Viewpoint
  6. S/E : km 5.51 - alt. 117 m - Car park at the Lac du Brayssou dam

Notes

No drinking water available (the lake water is not drinkable)
Please note that the route is not shaded.
No special footwear required (risk of mud in wet weather)
A pair of binoculars would be a real bonus

Worth a visit

(2) A small hut with a raised platform makes for an interesting wildlife observation point.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 11117170
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The trailhead is located on a path to the right of the dam; the dam road is closed to the public.
Avoid after rain as the path is muddy, unless you want to enjoy the view of the flora and fauna instead of watching where you walk, like us!
An easy and pleasant route.

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jcz-vtt
jcz-vtt

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

At the end of May, the path around the lake was completely overgrown and, as a result, a breeding ground for ticks! The environmental information boards were also hidden beneath the vegetation. It’s a shame for visitors and for those who went to the trouble of putting them up. Let’s hope this site, which could be of interest, isn’t left to fall into disrepair for good.

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Cagnuel
Cagnuel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Apart from that big dog I met on the trail, which had wandered away from its owner... , –a lovely walk!

After a 3 km walk, a pond full of big fish (no fishing allowed) and the sound of frogs croaking.

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fumsyl47
fumsyl47

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A refreshing and relaxing walk.
No difficulty.

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thales2459
thales2459

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Not very interesting.

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François.47
François.47

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An easy and pleasant walk. Beautiful photos of birds and autumnal scenery, bathed in glorious sunshine.
A really relaxing walk.
Best regards
François

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François.47
François.47

Hello
I didn’t complete the course due to lack of time
Sorry
Best regards

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