The edge of the Causse de Labruguière

A short, unpretentious walk, accessible to all but with some interesting views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 159 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 153 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 243 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 183 m

Description of the walk

Park at the side of the path, before the crash barriers on the Chemin du Colombier.

(S/E) From the car park, head south-east and cross the bridge over the ring road.
Before the hamlet, turn right; look for two flat stones on the ground.
Continue straight ahead, ignoring the track that climbs the embankment to the left.
Walk alongside the ring road.

(1) At the wind sock on the right, enter the field by turning left, then follow the edge facing Le Thoré.

(2) At the far end of the field, a small path climbs up through the bushes.
On the Causse, the water tower is visible on the left. Then turn right, following the bushes.
Go through a gate, making sure to close it properly.

(3) Start the descent by turning right after the first two trees.

(4) Directly below the electricity pylon, take the small path that descends towards the stream, which is often dry.
Note: after heavy rain, it is often impossible to cross.
Warning: do not take the main path on the left as it is dangerous and leads to the shooting range
After crossing the stream bed, follow the path naturally, passing under the power lines, then head up towards another field. Go through a gate.

(5) 20m further on, continue straight ahead, ignoring a path on the left.
At the top of the cliff, view of the Montagne Noire.

(6) At the end, turn left at the 240m mark.
Pass under the power lines and turn immediately left. (Straight ahead is the Chemin Blanc car park).
Carry on straight ahead; the path cuts through a hedge.

(7) At the double pylon, keep well to the right, taking a path through the scrub; otherwise, immediately take the path back the way you came.

(5) Take the path back the way you came.

(3) Turn right into the field.
At the fence, follow it to the left and pass in front of the water tower.
At the edge of the field, turn right onto a descending path that leads back to the path you took on the way there.
Head right along the path in the opposite direction to the outward journey until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 194 m - Car park on the Colombier path
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 191 m - Junction further down towards the - Thoré (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 0.73 - alt. 195 m - Path
  4. 3 : km 1.02 - alt. 234 m - Common junction for out-and-back route
  5. 4 : km 1.5 - alt. 187 m - Electricity pylon
  6. 5 : km 2.24 - alt. 215 m - Gate. Fork in the path.
  7. 6 : km 2.84 - alt. 240 m - View towards the Pic de Nore
  8. 7 : km 3.53 - alt. 226 m - Double electricity pylon
  9. S/E : km 6.38 - alt. 193 m - Car park on the Colombier path

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
PASSIFLORES81
PASSIFLORES81

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent view of Pic de Nore at the end of the hike. The only downside is having to retrace your steps (no circular!).

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Paul Fourcat
Paul Fourcat
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

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

Not bad, but too much noise from the city and the ring road, too many pylons. And lots of flies. As for the route, its description at the beginning and end (I mean the 240 rating, which is nothing exciting) could be a little more precise (no one in Labrugiere knows the way to Colombier, and I didn't see any signs either). Still, it's nice to see the Montagne Noire from an unusual angle, and 7 km of flat, solitary terrain isn't unpleasant. I only met one lady in her fifties and two joggers.

And apologies for the lack of accents on my non-French keyboard.

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

No tags

Signposting is not the responsibility of either the author or Visorando.

Fortunately, we had the description and the map, and knew the area

Visorando provides a description and an IGN map at a scale of 1:25,000. These two tools are inseparable as they complement each other.

There should be some markings on the ground on the stones

Visorando does not mark the trails.
However, if signposting is essential for you, Visorando offers virtual signposting via its GPS app.
This tool, provided free of charge by Visorando, helps to resolve any doubts regarding navigation.

See you soon

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geber
geber

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

There were no signposts, but luckily we had the route description and map, and knew the area
There should be some markings on the ground on the stones
A lovely walk despite the Autan wind

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Geoffrey81
Geoffrey81

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy a lovely little walk with the children!

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henri57
henri57 ★
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Hello,

A marker is missing; it’s not easy to find

The signposting is not the responsibility of either the author or Visorando.
Visorando provides a description and a 1:25,000 IGN map. These two tools are inseparable as they complement each other.
However, if waymarking is essential for you, Visorando offers a ‘virtual waymarking’ feature via the GPS app.
This tool, provided free of charge by Visorando, helps to resolve any doubts regarding navigation.

Visorando app

See you soon

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Fafa 81
Fafa 81

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

There’s no signposting, so it’s not easy to find
The plateau is vast and all the electricity pylons look the same
Best done during the day as it’s easy to get lost

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elway22
elway22

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk at the end of the day.
No particular difficulty, easy paths to follow.
You can combine this route with the greenway just above, which is 4 km long. You can also start from the other end; the car park is clearly signposted and has around fifteen spaces.

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eric.gaulet
eric.gaulet
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely walk.

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