Lake Laragou in Montpitol

A lakeside walk with no major difficulties. Best done in dry weather as the lake's banks are a little muddy.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 125 m
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    Descent: - 126 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 223 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 163 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Place de l'Église car park, with your back to the church, head left.

(1) At the Calvary, continue straight on Route d'Azas to the end and, at the crossroads, turn right then left onto Chemin de Lissard.

(2) At the bottom of the hill, at the end of the bend, find the small path on the right that runs along the woods at the edge of the field. After 100 metres, enter the woods and come out at the edge of Lac du Laragou.
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(3) Walk along the lake to the left until you reach the end and cross the stream on the wooden footbridge on the right.

(4) Continue to the left along the edge of the field, then head up to the right to reach the upper lake.

(5) Walk along the edge of the lake to the right and turn left at the end of the path. Then turn right, following the edge of the field and the edge of the woods until you reach the crossroads.

(6) Cross the woods to the left and continue along the path until you reach the tarmac road. Turn right and walk down to the lake via the road, then the path and finally the edge of the field.

(7) Follow the edge of the lake to the left until you reach the dam. Cross it and immediately take the small descent on the left which leads back to the Route de Verfeil.

(8) Cross straight ahead and at the next crossroads, turn right onto the path that climbs the hill through the copse. When you reach the tarmac road (Impasse du Dareau), continue straight ahead and follow the path around the bend, still going straight ahead.

(9) When you reach the hamlet of Empouchoy, continue along the path slightly to the right. At the end, turn right, then left, going up between the two fields.

(10) Halfway up the slope, turn right and head towards the village with a nice little climb to finish at the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 211 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 211 m - Calvaire Route d'Azas
  3. 2 : km 1.09 - alt. 182 m - Small path
  4. 3 : km 1.35 - alt. 175 m - Shores of Lake Laragou (right bank)
  5. 4 : km 3.23 - alt. 174 m
  6. 5 : km 3.71 - alt. 189 m - Upper lake
  7. 6 : km 4.3 - alt. 200 m - Plaisance road junction
  8. 7 : km 5.64 - alt. 173 m - Lake shore (left bank)
  9. 8 : km 7.34 - alt. 165 m - Verfeil Road
  10. 9 : km 8.88 - alt. 221 m - Empouchoy
  11. 10 : km 9.34 - alt. 202 m - Halfway up the slope
  12. S/E : km 9.71 - alt. 211 m - Church car park

Notes

In season, a refreshment bar is open when you arrive at the dam.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
GEGE31
GEGE31

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Some sections are difficult because they are not marked, especially at the start.
The end of the lake is tricky because the water level is high.
Some field edges have been ploughed!
Nevertheless, it's a beautiful walk, but watch out for ticks in the tall grass in the unmarked sections.

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Fa54
Fa54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A route between lake and countryside, sometimes very muddy along the lake despite a few days without rain, a kitesurfer on the lake enjoying the wind, nothing crazy but the hike does the job less than half an hour from Toulouse

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fremau
fremau

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I did this hike on 1 November, a very pleasant sunny day.
It's a beautiful hike, but there are very few markers, so you'll need a GPS.
Yes, the lake shores are a bit muddy.

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jeanmarie.chopin
jeanmarie.chopin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Somewhat disappointing route: mostly on tarmac outside the lake circuit, very "neutral" surroundings. Note the lack of trail on the descent between "en Fougassié" and no. 7 (you walk between a vast field of nettles and tall grass, between two fields).
Didn't meet anyone, except for a few fishermen near the lake dam.

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annemarie31
annemarie31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant, gentle stroll

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droneaup
droneaup

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Close to Toulouse, a rather nice route. Somewhat muddy, low-cut shoes are just right even a few days after rain. With a dog, and taking into account the review from 1 March, we continued along the lake to avoid encountering other dogs...

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AJPAFOOT
AJPAFOOT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Problem between points 5 and 6 below Boulaygue: at the edge of the field, we had to turn back because there were 6 to 8 dogs running loose and, given their behaviour, we decided it was best to turn back.
It should be noted that there was a person in a mechanical digger nearby, but he took no action whatsoever with regard to the animals, even though they appeared to have come from his property.

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Valérie31
Valérie31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk with quite diverse landscapes for the region, between forest, lake and fields, with even a little bit of elevation. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, thank you very much, and the route description was excellent.
Be sure to wear good shoes, as there are many muddy sections in wet weather or after recent rain.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Hello,

Your criticism of the value of hiking is harsh.
It would be helpful if you could explain your reasons in more detail.
Thank you in advance.

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Vouvounet
Vouvounet

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Hike with no interest whatsoever

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mamimo31
mamimo31
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a real treat for me during the week. Avoid weekends. When it's very hot, there isn't enough shade.

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Meijouille
Meijouille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Trail route. The GPX track is perfect, the paths are very well maintained. The landscapes are typical of the season: late summer, so the vegetation is very dry and the fields have been harvested, meaning there is little greenery, but this is to be expected given the time of year.

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JLM 31
JLM 31

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with some slight elevation changes. At the end of summer, the ground is hard and stable, but there is little vegetation. There are a few nice views during the tour of the lake, and some beautiful buildings... The route has little shade...
When you follow the route in the planned direction, there are no markings, but the description makes it fairly easy to find your way. There are a few signs here and there, but they are not very helpful!
Take advantage of the amenities at the S/E car park: on the small square in front of the church, you will find rubbish bins, a water tap and two benches.

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grosselin
grosselin

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike with a group of 24 people in sunny weather. Not much shade, but a few beautiful trees can serve as parasols for eating. No complaints.

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Upios
Upios

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

An interesting route, with few trees and constant views of the lake. The reason for its mediocre rating is that I did it during the rainy season. As a result, the trail is quite muddy, which makes it a bit difficult.
What remains to be seen is how interesting it is on sunny days. Wildlife, flora... However, it is not very wooded and it is probably best to avoid it in hot weather.

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