The peatland stream from Sabadel-Lauzès

A pleasant walk along the banks of a stream that disappears to reveal the tuff before reappearing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.46 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 116 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 112 m

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    Highest point: 299 m
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    Lowest point: 190 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Sabadel-Lauzès town hall.

(S/E) Walk past the wash house and take the trail that runs alongside the Sagne stream, turn left at the bridge, then right between the houses and follow this trail. Turn right and cross the Sagne stream to reach the ruins of an old mill.

(1) When you reach the road, turn left and at the cross, follow the road on the left below, which becomes a track. Go through the tunnel under the D653 and continue straight ahead along the track.

(2) Continue straight ahead and further on, take the path on the left so as not to go towards the house above. Stay on this path which follows the peatland.

(3) When you reach the road, turn right and then almost immediately take the path on the left and follow it. Stay on the right bank.

(4) Cross the peatland stream via a small wooden bridge and arrive at the Moulin de Font Faurès mill, where the path joins the D 13 road.

(5) Follow it to the right until you reach the intersection, where you should turn right. Pass in front of the wash house on the peatland.

(6) Turn right onto the path and follow it. At the two intersections, keep to the right. The path climbs up the Combe des Fonts Blanches valley to join a road at the Gruat farm.

(7) Continue straight ahead on the road that climbs uphill. At the crossroads (cross), turn left.

(8) Pass Le Vercat farm and take the path on the right that descends and joins the track.

(2) Turn left to go back through the tunnel, then climb back up the road at the cross.

(1) Continue straight ahead on the road.

(9) When you reach the village, turn left, then right at the corner of the church. Continue along the road to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 271 m - Town hall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 272 m - Crossroads of the small circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.96 - alt. 259 m - Crossroads of the large circular loop
  4. 3 : km 2.45 - alt. 244 m - Le Valadié
  5. 4 : km 4.24 - alt. 205 m - Small wooden bridge - Sagne (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 4.57 - alt. 197 m - Font Faurès mill
  7. 6 : km 4.93 - alt. 190 m - Wash house
  8. 7 : km 6.87 - alt. 264 m - Road junction
  9. 8 : km 7.81 - alt. 296 m - Le Vercat
  10. 9 : km 9.26 - alt. 271 m - Crossroads - Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens (Sabadel)
  11. S/E : km 9.46 - alt. 271 m - Town hall car park

Notes

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Rider en colère
Rider en colère

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The first part of the route is interesting, the second part less so! However, the tranquillity is very impressive! Pure bliss.

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Pinsagaise
Pinsagaise
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Hello,
Thanks to Jomad for this lovely hike, which isn't too long and, as mentioned in previous messages, isn't difficult.
At No. 5, you need to leave the path and go down to the right. There is a very pretty little resurgence (marked in blue on the map) with a magnificent colour and very clear water.

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Santacattarina
Santacattarina

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, an easy route that is very well signposted. Magnificent!

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Piot39
Piot39

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Departure from the village, which is very pretty. Small car park at the wash house below the town hall. No particular difficulties, it's practically flat, with a few mini climbs at the end.
The entire first part is shaded by a mossy wood, which is refreshing. The second part is on a wider path but also fairly shaded. The walk ends on a small tarmac road but that's fine, it's not very long. Takes 2 hours plus a snack break (unfortunately, there aren't many places to stop).

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Patria46
Patria46

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The village of Sabadel Lauzès is very pretty and pleasant.
There is a beautiful path along the stream.
More interesting in spring and autumn when there is water.

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cccharon
cccharon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with no particular difficulties. We appreciated the shade as it was a hot day. An information booklet about the stream and its ecosystem is available from the tourist office in Labastide-Murat.

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Villepontoux Patrick
Villepontoux Patrick

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant, not too much driving, no difficulties.

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