The Bois d’Aignan

Starting from Lac de la Forêt, this circular walk—entirely through woodland with a themed route and its pidgeon hunting huts—offers views of the countryside, the village and the Pyrenees.

Details

n°292054

Creation:
04 Jul 2016

Last update:
26 Sep 2024

Last review:
16 Jul 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 3.25 mi
Average duration: 1h 45
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 266 ft
Descent: - 295 ft
Highest point: 725 ft
Lowest point: 449 ft

Country: France
City: Aignan (32290)
Start/End: N 43.723552° / E 0.072848°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1742SB, 1743SB
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Description of the walk

Lac de la Forêt car park.

(S/E) With your back to the lake, take the road on the right, then turn onto the path on the left and follow the themed route (follow the signposting carefully through the woods). The path climbs slightly; pass two paths on the left and one on the right until you reach a crossroads.

(1) Pass the^PR®2on your left and turn right. Cross the small stream at Pont-du-Loup and continue along the path, which climbs gently and crosses a heathland of gorse and ferns.

(2) At the junction (pidgeon hunting hut), take the path on the left, which leads to a road; follow this road to the left for 200m.

(3) Leave the road and head up to the right along the footpath for 700 metres.

(4) At the junction, follow the path to the left, lined with pidgeon hunting huts (take care!), for 1 km. Pass a path branching off to the left and arrive at a Fork in the road.

(5) Head left and make your way to the lake. Turn right and walk along the lake’s edge to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 505 ft - Car park at the - Lac de la Forêt
1 : mi 0.65 - alt. 499 ft - Cross the stream on the right and head uphill
2 : mi 1.05 - alt. 643 ft - Turn left at the pidgeon hunting hut
3 : mi 1.44 - alt. 663 ft - Path leading uphill to the right
4 : mi 1.91 - alt. 725 ft - Turn left at the junction
5 : mi 2.37 - alt. 663 ft - Turn left towards the lake
S/E : mi 3.25 - alt. 505 ft - Lac de la Forêt car park.

Notes

In Aignan, you’ll discover, amongst other things, the woodland and its nature trail, a viewpoint overlooking the village and the surrounding countryside, pigeon traps and the leisure centre.

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5

Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5

Ease of following the route
4 / 5

Route interest
4.2 / 5

FANCHIC

16 Jul 2026 at 09:57 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant circular walk, even in hot weather.
The paths are well maintained, and the forest is beautiful and varied. A few oak trees have recently been uprooted, but this isn’t a major issue.
Starting and finishing at the lake means you can enjoy a refreshing swim.
The refreshment kiosk, open in summer, is a great place to enjoy a drink or a welcome snack.

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boucles d'or

16 Oct 2020 at 09:48 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I followed the walk using the app, so I didn’t need the description or the map.
A lovely little walk through the heart of a lush green woodland, with wide, muddy paths and beautiful scenery. Everything I like for a pleasant outing and a breath of fresh air...

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FF32190

20 Jul 2020 at 12:32 7200 • Edited: 20 Jul 2020 at 12:34 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For those who enjoy walking in the woods, this is a lovely route. Apart from a viewpoint over Aignan and the Pyrenees – if there’s no mist – and the final stretch of the walk along the lake, the rest of the route is through woodland. There are a few interesting pidgeon hunting huts along the way. No GPS issues. The woodland path leading to the starting point is very pretty.

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cecile88

05 Jan 2020 at 18:54 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I did it in two stages by road – it was great both ways! But you need to pay close attention to the signposts and have a good sense of direction, as there are plenty of opportunities to go wrong.

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Susan64

01 Oct 2018 at 13:56 7200

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

There were lots of paths other than those shown on the map, so we couldn’t find point 1. We ended up getting lost on other trails and eventually found ourselves on a road, so we ended up doing a different walk to the one indicated. It was a very pleasant spot and a good walk all the same. The signposting on the ground is rather poor.

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