The area around Fonbeauzard

A walk near Toulouse, almost in the countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.33 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 161 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 138 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 554 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 417 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Fonbeauzard (31140)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.681382° / E 1.434394°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2043ET
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Car park in front of the Fonbeauzard village hall.

(S/E) On leaving the car park, head to the right to cross the bridge over the Hers and go down to the riverbank via the steps, then immediately turn left. Continue straight on along the river and, at the end of the path, after about 1 km, join the road on the right.

(1) At the road, leave the banks of the Hers to the left, following the pavement protected by barriers. Pass a roundabout, continuing straight on to join the D15 towards Launaguet and the large roundabout on the right.

(2) At the roundabout, cross the D15 at the pedestrian crossing and, continuing straight ahead, take the D64. Walk for 500 m and take the path on the left which runs alongside a small stream and leads to the Hers.

(3) Cross the river via the footbridge on the left and follow the path through the green area. When the path turns at a right angle, continue to the right to go all the way round the area.

(4) When you reach a tarmac roundabout, turn right onto Impasse de la Plaine, then right again at the end of the cul-de-sac until you reach the roundabout.

(5) Turn left onto Rue Jean Moulin towards the police station. At the next roundabout, carry straight on, cross the car park on the right, then the small park alongside the school, and turn right onto Rue Fignac after passing the playground.

(6) Cross the road, take the grassy path opposite running alongside the houses and join the D59. Turn right until you reach the roundabout and follow the road to the left for about 250 m.

(7) Turn onto the grassy path between two blocks of flats and continue until, at the end, you climb up to the road via some steps. Continue to the right, then, after 200 m, turn left, head up Chemin de la Côte Blanche and, almost at the top of the hill, take the path on the left leading into a woodland.

(8) Follow the edge of the woodland to the left and take thefirst path on the left to reach the road at the ‘Aire d’Accueil des Voyageurs’. Follow this road to the right, then take thefirst left and head up to a small road on the left, near a fire hydrant.

(9) Follow this road, which gradually turns into a track, until you cross the D15 again.

(10) Go round the roundabout with the menhir and take the road opposite, heading towards Castelginest town centre. At the Intermarché roundabout, carry on straight ahead, then turn right just before the stream to cross it via the footbridge 50 metres further on.

(11) After crossing the footbridge, continue straight on to the D59. Cross the road and take the path opposite, to the right of the stream, then follow it straight on until you reach the Hers. Follow the river to the right, go under the bridge and arrive at the village hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 417 ft - Car park in front of the Fonbeauzard village hall - Hers-Mort (rivière) - Affluent de la Garonne
  2. 1 : mi 0.75 - alt. 433 ft - Route on leaving the Hers
  3. 2 : mi 1.23 - alt. 433 ft - Large roundabout
  4. 3 : mi 1.76 - alt. 433 ft - Footbridge over the Hers
  5. 4 : mi 2.69 - alt. 427 ft - Impasse de la Plaine
  6. 5 : mi 2.8 - alt. 440 ft - Roundabout
  7. 6 : mi 3.08 - alt. 440 ft - Path alongside the houses
  8. 7 : mi 3.4 - alt. 449 ft - Path between two blocks of flats
  9. 8 : mi 3.9 - alt. 551 ft - Edge of the woods
  10. 9 : mi 4.7 - alt. 512 ft - Junction at the fire hydrant
  11. 10 : mi 5.08 - alt. 446 ft - Roundabout with the menhir
  12. 11 : mi 5.47 - alt. 436 ft - Footbridge
  13. S/E : mi 6.33 - alt. 417 ft - Car park in front of the Fonbeauzard village hall.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
patrickdml
patrickdml

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It’s hard to say whether the path is very busy. It probably is, given the surroundings (on the outskirts of Toulouse).
Did it in the afternoon. It was nice to find a route without too many roads, spanning four local authorities.

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Jacques 31500
Jacques 31500

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I went on the walk on a sunny Tuesday afternoon; we were on our own.
I got lost after point 8 (take the first path on the left) but managed to get back on track at the Aire d’Accueil des Voyageurs.
The walk isn’t particularly interesting. You end up walking along tarmac roads far too often, some of which have heavy traffic.
Once I arrived, I realised that the ‘Fonbeauzard Mermoz’ stop on the Tisséo 29 bus is right next to the start of the walk. I regretted having driven all the way from Toulouse.

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Capitole
Capitole

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, especially in the hills.

A note to the creator of this route and to others exploring the area around Toulouse: where possible, please include the Tisseo bus number and the name of the stop, as some walkers do not have a car.

Example for this walk:
Start/End: Bus 61. Departure from Trois Cocu; towards Fonbeauzard; Mermoz stop.

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Les Randonneurs Toulousains
Les Randonneurs Toulousains

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A longer route than expected.
Very pleasant along the Hers and through the green countryside.
The section on the D4 is less pleasant.
Make sure you cover up in hot weather and stay hydrated.

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