From Lake Oustalet to the heights of Tournefeuille

Nature just a stone's throw from the city. A pleasant walk for everyone, uncrowded and adaptable. A pretty little lake surrounding two small islands, which provide refuge for local wildlife.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.39 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 27 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 27 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 189 m
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    Lowest point: 160 m

Description of the walk

Park along Rue de la Garenne or in the school car park.

(S/E) Walk along the right-hand side of the lake on the paved path or on a small trail that follows its contours, then, at the end, join a carriage road.

(1) Turn left towards the residential area.

(2) After about 250 metres, take a path on the right that begins to run alongside the first houses in Plaisance.

(3) Turn left through a small wood.

(4) Continue straight ahead, then turn right to the end of the path, which leads to Chemin des Carnières.

(5) At the end of the small meadow, turn around.

(4) For a slightly different route, turn left, then right about 50 metres further on to rejoin the path you took on the way there.

(3) Take the same path you took on the way there, but in the opposite direction.

(2) Turn left onto the carriage road.

(1) After passing the only house and walking along the small wood, turn right onto the paved path overlooking the lake (on your left) until you reach your starting point. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 162 m - Rue de la Garenne
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 162 m - Carriageway, on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.7 - alt. 163 m - Fork in the road
  4. 3 : km 1.28 - alt. 174 m - Fork in the road, to the left
  5. 4 : km 1.54 - alt. 185 m - Crossing the circular loop
  6. 5 : km 1.99 - alt. 189 m - End of the trail
  7. S/E : km 4.39 - alt. 162 m - Rue de la Garenne

Notes

Of course, you can just walk around the lake.
Please note: avoid visiting during the hottest hours of the day in summer, as there is virtually no shade around the lake.

Worth a visit

You can see ducks (with their young in spring, the two islets in the middle of the lake allowing them to nest in peace), nutria...

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
josiane Dalenc
josiane Dalenc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for introducing me to this hike.

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Jacques 31500
Jacques 31500

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

This route is a pleasant surprise because the surroundings are quite urban.
The path is well maintained and easy to walk along.
We did the route on a beautiful December day and we weren't the only ones!
You can reach the starting point by public transport, as the Tisséo Tournefeuille Lycée stop is just a stone's throw away. It's more environmentally friendly when coming from Toulouse (40 km round trip).

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alainlecomte0231
alainlecomte0231

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Good evening,
This route is ideal for getting out of lockdown without going the extra mile.
By parking at the school, we covered 6 km. So there is a possibility of variation.
Even in hot weather, a third of the route is in the shade.
PLEASE NOTE: after the small lake, it says "left" instead of "right" before taking the grassy path towards the small wood.
The same applies for the return journey in the opposite direction: turn "left" and not "right".
The route is very reliable and easy to follow.
See you soon on other trails.
Alain L.

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marcrizzi
marcrizzi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, very easy short walk allowing you to discover some surprising woodland in a fairly urban area...

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TROCMAISON
TROCMAISON

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We thoroughly enjoyed this hike. It was easy to hike with children. We liked the water springs during this hike and also the moments of shade, because it was very hot on the day we went. Do not hesitate to do it – it is a good programme in nature on a calm day! It is very well described! Thank you for this advice.

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Otholep
Otholep

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A short, unpretentious walk. You don't expect much so close to Toulouse. You expect tarmac and residential neighbourhoods. But here you find yourself on a small, well-maintained path, lined with trees and flowers, where you come across a few beehives, herons and other birds. The walk was peaceful and refreshing, and so close to Toulouse, which is a bonus. The sun was shining, and we had a wonderful time. The only downside was the walk around the lake itself. Although pretty, it's right next to a rugby stadium, so it's not the most peaceful spot.

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Roroboubou
Roroboubou

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Short hike, so combined with the "2 bridges" hike 2 km away, for a total of 11 km. No particular difficulty, can be done alone, no risk, people encountered.

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