The Bidot Lakes

Easy walk around the various lakes of the Bidot estate between Fonsorbes, Plaisance du Touch and Frouzins.
This route starts at the park entrance and the Salle Bidot in Fonsorbes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 175 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 170 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Parc de Bidot car park

(S/E) Head towards Salle Bidot and take the path that follows the western shore of the small lake. At the end of the lake, leave the path on the left that follows the southern shore of the small lake and continue straight ahead. The path bends and ends at a fork.

(1) Turn right at the fork and go around the pond, which is partly hidden by vegetation. Follow the western shore, then the southern shore and finish on the eastern shore, heading back up towards the small lake.

(2) When you reach the south-eastern tip of the large Lake Bidot, follow its shore northwards, leaving the path coming from the left. Head back up to the northern tip of the lake.

(3) At the tip of the large lake, take the path on the right to its end. Then take the path on the right that follows the hedge separating Fonsorbes from Frouzins to the passageway in the hedge.

(4) Cross the hedge over the Ousseau stream and follow the path on the right along the western shore of Lake Bordeneuve to its tip.

(5) Leave the footbridge on your left and continue straight ahead to go around the southern pond. The path turns a quarter of a turn to the left and continues to the car park at the Frouzins entrance.
Turn left onto the road, which becomes a path, until you reach the wide path that runs alongside Lake Bordeneuve.
Turn right onto the wide path that follows the southern shore of Lake Bordeneuve and continue to the footbridge that crosses the lake.

(6) Leave the footbridge on your left and continue to follow the southern shore of the lake. At the south-western tip, follow the western shore, pass the Frouzins car entrance facilities and leave Lac de Bordeneuve to pass between two small ponds bordered by vegetation. The path turns into a shaded trail. After the end of the triangular lake on the left, you will arrive at a crossroads.

(7) Leave the paths on your left and follow the western shore of the pond on your right, which is protected by a fence, then follow the northern shore and continue towards the pedestrian access from Frouzins. The path bends and runs parallel to the path from Frouzins, separated by a fence. Continue to the gate giving access to the park for pedestrians coming from Frouzins.

(8) Behind the gate, take the path on the right, ignoring the one opposite. Follow the north bank of the pond, then the west bank to the south-west tip, where there is a crossroads.

(9) At the crossroads, turn right and walk along the north-western shore of Lac de Bordeneuve. Continue along the shore to a point where you can admire the reserved area of the lake. Continue along the shore of the lake towards the south until you reach the footbridge, which you must cross.

(6) After crossing the footbridge, leave the path on the left and turn right to follow the southern edge of the lake to the south-western tip.

(5) Turn right onto the path that follows the western edge and continue along the edge of the lake.

(4) Ignore the passage through the hedge and continue to follow the shore of Lac de Bordeneuve. At the north-western tip of the lake, turn left onto the footbridge that crosses the Ousseau and continue in the same direction, following the western shore of Lac de la Riquette in Plaisance-du-Touch. Go to the north-western tip of the lake, then follow the northern shore to the north-western tip and continue southwards along the western shore.

(10) Just before the south-western tip, take the path on the right and go around the pond hidden by vegetation. After the south-western tip of the pond, the path becomes a track and runs along the northern shore of the large Lac de Bidot in Fonsorbes. Continue to follow the northern shore to the north-eastern tip.

(3) Leave the path that continues straight ahead and turn right to follow the eastern shore of the lake.

(2) At the south-eastern tip, change direction and turn right to follow the southern shore to the footbridge on the strip of land separating the large lake from the small Lake Bidot.

(11) Turn right and take the footbridge to reach the peninsula. Go to the end of the path to enjoy the view, then turn back and turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 173 m - Bidot Park car park
  2. 1 : km 0.61 - alt. 172 m - South Pond, west bank
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 172 m - Large Bidot lake, south-east tip
  4. 3 : km 1.4 - alt. 171 m - Grand Lac de Bidot, north-east tip
  5. 4 : km 1.76 - alt. 172 m - Fonsorbes - Frouzins crossing. Walk along the - Ousseau (rivière) - Affluent du Touch
  6. 5 : km 2.01 - alt. 172 m - Lac de Bordeneuve, south-western tip
  7. 6 : km 2.91 - alt. 172 m - Bordeneuve lake footbridge
  8. 7 : km 3.55 - alt. 172 m - Northern tip of the triangular lake
  9. 8 : km 4.44 - alt. 173 m - Pedestrian entrance Frouzins
  10. 9 : km 4.83 - alt. 172 m - North-western tip of Lake Bordeneuve
  11. 10 : km 8.87 - alt. 172 m - Lac de la Riquette South-West
  12. 11 : km 10.46 - alt. 172 m - Footbridge between the Bidot lakes.
  13. S/E : km 11.08 - alt. 173 m - Bidot Park car park

Notes

Water point only at the start.

Worth a visit

There is a guinguette next to the Salle Bidot which is open in season (June to September) and serves drinks and meals upon reservation.
Children's games, mini golf and fitness trail in Parc Bidot on the Fonsorbes side.
Dog walking area on the Frouzins side.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
PMOURET
PMOURET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy route to follow. Very pleasant and relaxing setting. We did this route in early January, but it must be even more enjoyable when all the trees are green.
Don't do it when it's too hot, despite all the water nearby, as there is little shade along the route.
We'll do it again in the spring.
Thank you for this route.

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naddiouche
naddiouche
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful walk in a beautiful place, especially as the weather was fine. Quite busy, with walkers, cyclists, families and dogs. Some areas were busier than others. I recommend it. Follow the route carefully. Thank you for this wonderful experience.

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Olivier Bel Air
Olivier Bel Air

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb discovery on the outskirts of the city! Thank you for this peaceful, quiet route (we did it on a Thursday afternoon and it was very quiet) between numerous lakes, with comfortable paths and trails, no elevation gain, and beautiful nature already decked out in autumn colours... The size of this beautiful site allows for several variations depending on your mood and the weather, which is perfect!
Compared to the description provided, we were unable to go around the lake on the right between points 8 and 9 (gate closed and path not maintained), so you have to stay on the path that runs along the left side. Also, after point 10, we were unable to stay on the path (partly blocked by vegetation) to go around the small lake, so we cut through the woods (dotted path on the map) to find the trail again. These details are not a problem at all!

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dhellemmes
dhellemmes

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful transformation of former gravel pits into a natural recreation area.
Its popularity is due to its proximity to the Toulouse metropolitan area, the beauty of the site and its size.

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mariepaule47200
mariepaule47200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route completed using GPS tracking only. Just a small clarification that has already been mentioned: between points 8 and 9, we went around the small pond on the left. From the crossroads at point 9, you need to go straight ahead.
A very pleasant walk. Quite a few people, especially with dogs, but it wasn't a problem.

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Titine31780
Titine31780

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The Bidot lakes are very busy on Sundays. That's not what we were looking for.
There are no signposts, but it's impossible to get lost.
It's a very pleasant place to get some fresh air.

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AJT-31
AJT-31

Thank you for your feedback.
This is a walk that I recommend doing with the family, with or without a dog, as there are games for children next to Lake Fonsorbes and a dog walking trail towards the Frouzins lakes.

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Maxlabalade31
Maxlabalade31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk among the lakes! A simple and enjoyable family route.
I didn't follow the written directions but used GPS.

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roques michel
roques michel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path is closed between points 7 and 8 at the lake near point 7. We had to climb over a thorny hedge blocking the path to continue. At point 9, the gate to the reserve is closed, so you have to go around the pond on the left. A good hike to do before the hot weather sets in...

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AJT-31
AJT-31

Thank you, Céline, for taking the time to write this comment, which I find very positive.

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CG2513
CG2513

Hello,
I don't have the Visorando app either, just the sheet. It's not a place where you can get lost, so everything went well!
Thank you.
Céline

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AJT-31
AJT-31

Hello,
This description is designed to be followed with a GPS device; if you follow it with the Visorando app downloaded to your phone, you will find that the route is correct, as I have done so myself under these conditions.
The directions only indicate significant changes in direction.
This is a requirement of VISORANDO.
I hope, however, that you enjoyed it and that you will continue to use the app.

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CG2513
CG2513

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk around the lakes, surrounded by nature, which is good for the soul.
We did it in February, so make sure you wear shoes that can handle mud and water.
We didn't follow the description, which wasn't clear to us, and relied solely on the map.

- Point 1: Head towards Salle Bidot and take the path that follows the western shore of the small lake.
From the car park to the hall, you're not in the right direction to take this route. And once there, we didn't know which was the west bank and which was the small lake.
- Point 8: Behind the gate, take the path that branches off to the right, leaving the one that goes straight ahead. We didn't see a path branching off to the right. On the map, it looked to us as if it went straight ahead too.
- Point 9: (9) At the crossroads, turn right and follow the north-western shore of Lake Bordeneuve.
The crossroads is not easy to locate. We didn't really see a crossroads. Which lake was Lac de Bordeneuve?
- Point 10: Just before the south-western tip, take the path on the right
Which point are we talking about here? We didn't see this path on the right and continued straight ahead.

Despite our difficulties, we had a good walk. It's a pleasant area.
Thank you.

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