The three streams around Bellegarde

A short, unpretentious route in the Albi countryside. Avoid in hot weather as there is little shade and some road.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 220 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 224 m

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    Highest point: 343 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 242 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the community hall, behind the church in Bellegarde.

(S/E) In front of the church, with your back to it, turn right towards the hamlet of Le Landas. At the fork, keep right and continue to Route de la Sarrade.

(1) Turn right. This is where the circular loop begins. Follow this small road, which passes through the areas known as La Californie and Castel Rouge, to reach the Ruisseau des Infernats stream.

(2) At the stream, leave the road and take the grassy path on the left. After 80 metres, turn left again, then continue straight on to the Servy farm access road.

(3) In front of the calvary, take the path on the left towards La Borie Blanche. At the farm, continue along the tarmac road until you reach the crossroads. Take the road on the left to reach Capelounié.

(4) Turn right onto the path and follow it to the first fork, which is shaped like a reverse Y.

(5) Descend to the left towards the stream, Le Lézert, ignoring the path coming from the right. You will arrive at an inverted Y-junction.

(6) Take the wide path opposite to begin the small circular path (yellow markings visible on the large tree trunk opposite). Cross a stream and continue towards Cambourtil, without reaching it. Look for a signpost about 200 m before the farm.

(7) Turn right, then continue straight ahead to join the Route de Bellegarde.

(8) At the road, walk 150 m to the right. After crossing the Cantarane bridge over the Lézert, take the path on the right which leads back to the inverted Y-junction after crossing the Lézert again. End of the short circular loop.

(6) Turn left to retrace your steps. Return to Capelounié where the large circular was interrupted.

(4) Turn right to reach the first Y-junction at the start, end of the large circular route. Retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 343 m - Parking lot at the multipurpose hall
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 341 m - Start of the long circular, turn right
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 270 m - At the stream, on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.29 - alt. 331 m - Straight ahead to the Calvary
  5. 4 : km 3.27 - alt. 315 m - Leave the road and take the path on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.84 - alt. 304 m - Y-junction, left towards the stream
  7. 6 : km 4.39 - alt. 249 m - At the fork, take the path on the left
  8. 7 : km 4.96 - alt. 314 m - Turn right at the signpost
  9. 8 : km 5.4 - alt. 263 m - Turn right at the road. Towards the - Ruisseau de Caussels (affluent du Tarn)
  10. S/E : km 9 - alt. 343 m - Parking lot at the multipurpose hall

Notes

Please note
Updated on 8 June 2023.
During this season, with the heat and humidity, all the trails are overgrown with tall grass and the streams and brooks are full of water.
Wear long trousers and waterproof shoes.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Monique L
Monique L
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, with interesting views on a clear day.

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routaboul;rene@hotmail.fr
routaboul;rene@hotmail.fr

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very pleasant hike

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EddieB81
EddieB81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A few variations are possible, sometimes extending the route. Estimated duration (3 hours 10 minutes) is generous. Can be done in 1 hour less.

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kergounette
kergounette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We didn't meet any hikers, but we did see a few mountain bikers.
A pleasant trail, especially in the second half, as it is more shaded and has nice sections along the stream.
Beautiful view of the Pyrenees.

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jakal
jakal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short hike in the rolling countryside around Albi; best avoided in the height of summer, however, as there is little shade (small, quiet roads).

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SUDREY94
SUDREY94

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

pleasant route through the rolling hills of the Tarn

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madydou
madydou ★
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This is not to justify myself, but this route was my baptism of fire.
You should give it a try, it would make you more forgiving.

Please be kind and respond without giving your opinion.
I would really appreciate it

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

It's really a matter of perspective, in this case mine today.
You have posted so many interesting routes on Visorando that this is by no means a personal criticism!

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madydou
madydou ★
• Edited:

I'm sorry to have disappointed you.
However, it is stated in the first sentence that it is a small, unpretentious route.
It's a matter of perspective.
It's perfect for a trip out to get some fresh air.
If you know of any prettier ones, share them with us here.

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Vendinielle
Vendinielle

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

This route is passable at this time of year but monotonous and uninteresting (completely uninteresting until point 4), with poorly balanced ascents and descents. Endlessly losing and regaining sight of the Bellegarde church tower (not an architectural masterpiece, by the way) gives the impression of going round in circles. If it hadn't been for the beautiful winter sunshine that day, I would probably have turned back very quickly. Best forgotten. (Nearby, the Mouzieys-Teulet route - Rando Tarn sheet - is much more interesting).

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randosghis
randosghis
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
There were two of us sharing this route on Sunday, with only the map of the route and no explanations, and we made a mistake at the end of the second circular (point 6) when we set off again (we weren't paying enough attention). There is no sign saying "return to Bellegarde" or any nearby marker indicating that you should go back up the path. That's why I came back to this route with Visorando: first time using it, easy, locates instantly. The hike is not (or not well) signposted in the other direction, according to what we observed.

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victoriris
victoriris

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

well-marked trail, no problems whatsoever

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JLB81
JLB81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good, route mostly on dirt, very little mud, shade and sun (25/75). Moderate terrain.
Apparently not very busy. Basic but adequate signposting, don't forget your map.

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jptonton
jptonton

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The route isn't too long, but there's a hill at the end, though it's not very difficult. It depends on the direction of the route, which can be done in both directions. Thank you

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bebert81
bebert81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Please note that in 5, the sign indicates the opposite direction to take (turn left instead of right)

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