The Saint-Quintin woods via the GR® 36

The green lung of the Albigeois region, the Saint-Quintin Forest in Cagnac-les-Mines is a paradise for walkers.
Located between the Ruisseau de la Mouline stream and the old Albi-Cagnac railway line, this path is appreciated for its tranquillity and bucolic walks.
Yellow and white-redGR®36markings.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 155 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 148 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 271 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 164 m

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Description of the walk

Moderator's warning on 28/12/2020: Reviews of this hike indicate that at point 3, the path on the left may be closed. If so, continue along the road to Cagnac, then take the road on the left to reach point 4.

Park next to the Gaillaguès waste collection centre, where there is very little space.

(S/E) Take the greenway running parallel to Chemin de Gaillagués,GR®36, and follow it to the Cagnac-les-Mines road.

(1) Please note: there are no more markings.
Turn right for 50 m and then take thefirst right onto an old road, ignoring the signpost, and pass right by a barrier. Follow this small road to the Drignac farm, which you will go around on the left.

(2) Continue along these small country roads, enjoying beautiful views of the Albigeois and Notre-Dame de la Drêche. You will reach another crossroads.

(3) Take the path that branches off to the left and leads to a place called La Tour.

(4) At the road, turn left, then at the crossroads, follow the road to the right towards the Saint-Dalmaze cemetery, signposted to the chapel.
You can make a short detour via the cemetery to see the entrance to the chapel. Retrace your steps and take the path on the left, going around the religious building.

(5) Continue left downhill on theGR®36, which enters the woods, leaving the motorbike route on your right and the shooting range at the bottom.

(6) Walk along the left bank of the Ruisseau de la Mouline stream. You will then come back to the initial crossroads, at the Cagnac-les-Mines road.

(1) Cross it carefully and stay on theGR®36greenway until you reach the car park at the Gaillaguès waste collection centre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 169 m - Gaillaguès waste disposal centre car park
  2. 1 : km 1.67 - alt. 167 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 3.12 - alt. 261 m - Drignac
  4. 3 : km 4.01 - alt. 271 m - Crossroads towards the Tower
  5. 4 : km 4.57 - alt. 263 m - The Tower
  6. 5 : km 5.52 - alt. 251 m - Saint-Dalmaze Chapel
  7. 6 : km 6.18 - alt. 217 m - Shooting range on the left
  8. S/E : km 9.56 - alt. 168 m - Gaillaguès waste collection centre car park

Notes

No water source.
A few benches along the route for a break.

Worth a visit

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.9 / 5
bellonpat
bellonpat

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

route more suitable for bicycles

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jacky gasc
jacky gasc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This route is best travelled during the winter months.

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diogo martine
diogo martine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good!!!!!

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ciel.bleu
ciel.bleu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

I took the wrong turn – I had quickly read the route at home and realised my mistake when I got to the church – but I was still able to complete the entire hike.
At one point, there were signs saying the path was closed and it was blocked by a chain, but I went through anyway without any problems.
A lovely walk near Albi.

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jab31
jab31

Hello,

The farmer at Drignac Farm has closed the road leading to Latour because of the herd of cattle there. The eastern part of the road is private, while the western part is registered in the land registry and therefore open to the public.

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JamyAlbi
JamyAlbi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good morning,
Taken today under beautiful sunshine.
A pleasant route, very busy on the "greenway" section.
As mentioned, the fork at point 3 was closed, resulting in a rather uninteresting stretch
through the houses towards Cagnac.

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JLB81
JLB81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very good walking route, not hiking. We did it in the opposite direction to the map. On the descent from Bois de St Quintin (2->1), the road is closed but walkers can use it without difficulty. And of course there are no cars! In the lower part, there are lots of people and cyclists, but the path is wide. The climb halfway up is not too steep.
We didn't take section 3-4 because we went through the urban part of Cagnac.

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fourcet
fourcet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We have just completed the route and can confirm that the path at point 3 is blocked by a chain and a no entry sign. We took the detour without any problems, but it did add a little extra distance to the route! On this subject, the extra distance, which is often uninteresting, can become interesting in winter to avoid getting stuck in muddy paths. That's what we enjoyed today!
Note that at point 4 there is no barrier to reach point 3 for those who want to do it in reverse.

To conclude, this route is worth doing despite the road.

Thanks to the author.

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jab31
jab31

Hello,

I am very surprised because I have passed through there several times in the last month! At point 3, I did not encounter any obstacles. It is a path that leads to fields and meadows, and I do not understand why it would be closed to hikers!

To be seen!

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regis.d1
regis.d1

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Please note that the path (trail) that leads to the road is closed and a sign prohibits access.
The farmer, who is probably the owner, did not want to let us through.
We therefore continued along the road to rejoin the route at La Tour (point 4).
The route is deserted as soon as you leave the greenway.

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jab31
jab31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello!

The route is interesting, even very interesting, but for me it's only moderately interesting because it's too short: it's a half-day route.

That's why, based on this route, I'm looking for an extension, either to the east via the church of La Drèche or to the west, on the right bank of the Mouline stream. There are still a few tweaks to be made, and I will propose a longer version of this route.

Have a good evening.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Hello

"Very interesting route"
Interest of the hiking route: Medium
Strange?

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jab31
jab31
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Hello,

A very interesting route near Albi. You can cross the Mouline stream and return via its right bank!
The route is extended to about 14 km. It would be interesting to find a passage from the Drignac farm to the Drèche and return via the Cantoperlic path! Worth seeing!

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Crepinf
Crepinf

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good hike but very crowded on the greenway. Beautiful view of the plateau!

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Yanock
Yanock

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The return journey was much more beautiful than the outward journey.

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