My Lisloise Tuscany from Lisle-sur-Tarn

Unmarked loop, crossing or partially following theGR®46and marked hiking trails. Map and description and/or the Visorando app required. Varied circuit with rolling landscapes. Beautiful panoramic views with a Tuscan feel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.72 km
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    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 232 m
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    Descent: - 232 m

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    Highest point: 256 m
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    Lowest point: 139 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Lagassat, Domaine de Bories Vieilles. The winegrower who owns the estate will allow you to use her car park in exchange for a tour of her vineyard and a little something to help her out (hello...). There is space for two or three vehicles (car sharing recommended).

(S/E) Head north-east towards Les Fortis and take thefirst road on the left (signposted Miel). At the crossroads (hiking signs), turn right onto the grassy path which becomes a tarmac road, runs alongside a cemetery and then turns right. At the crossroads, go straight ahead and, after the houses, follow the dirt track up to the Chapelle de Montegut.

(1) Go around it on the right and go down the path to the road. At the crossroads, go up to the right.

(2) Leave the road at the Ventemil sign and climb up the path on the left. In front of the house, follow the dirt track that descends to the right.

(3) Enter the undergrowth slightly to your left. At the bottom, turn right at the top of the farm (do not cross it) to return to the path and follow it to the left to rejoin the road at the crossroads.

(4) Turn right, cross the small bridge and go straight up to Loubersac. Admire the magnificent "Tuscan" landscape. Go around the beautiful renovated building at the back and, at the next crossroads, continue straight ahead and follow the path that runs alongside the Bois des Lugans. Leave a path on your left and, when you reach the stream (completely invisible in summer), turn left and follow it on the left bank for about 200 m. Take the second earth bridge on the right to cross it, continue slightly to the left for a few metres to find the path that climbs up to the fork.

(5) Turn left (yellow signpost) and continue to a small road.

(6) Turn right, pass through the hamlet of Belle-Viste and admire the view. Leave a road on your right and, at the next fork, turn right to reach the burial mound.

(7) Continue for about 100 metres, then turn left onto the path leading to the Saint-Salvy Chapel.

(8) Retrace your steps, turn left and rejoin the D18. Follow it to the right for 100 m, cross it (take care) and take the small dirt track to the junction with the hamlet of Bernis.

(9) Turn left, cross the hamlet of Bernis, then the hamlet of Louvignes, passing in front of the venerable oak tree of Bernis.

(10) Continue and return to the D18. Turn right onto this road to rejoin the (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 149 m - Parking at Lagassat D18
  2. 1 : km 1.58 - alt. 230 m - Chapelle Montaigut Lisle sur Tarn
  3. 2 : km 2.21 - alt. 246 m - Path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.38 - alt. 253 m - Slight fork to the left
  5. 4 : km 3.02 - alt. 199 m - Route
  6. 5 : km 4.87 - alt. 210 m - GRP junction
  7. 6 : km 5.85 - alt. 231 m - Panorama Belle-Viste
  8. 7 : km 6.71 - alt. 195 m - Tumulus de Saint-Salvy-de-Coutens
  9. 8 : km 7.03 - alt. 182 m - Chapelle Saint-Salvy ( Lisle-sur-Tarn)
  10. 9 : km 8.43 - alt. 139 m - Bernis
  11. 10 : km 8.77 - alt. 141 m - Chêne vénérable 600 ans
  12. S/E : km 9.72 - alt. 149 m - Parking at Lagassat D18

Worth a visit

Visit the Domaine Borie-Vielle wine cellar (car park at the start).
The chapel of Montaigut and Saint-Salvy de Coutens with its tumulus (7) and (8).
Panoramic views of the vineyards and the Tarn countryside.
(10) In Bernis, on your left, a magnificent 600-year-old oak tree... at least.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 44 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
leche
leche

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful and enjoyable route, but not always easy to find without a location app.
You can park at a winegrower's and taste different Gaillac wine varieties.

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mo.pasquier
mo.pasquier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, I recommend it in autumn.

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Occistemps
Occistemps

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hilly, fairly muddy circuit with no difficulties. Some issues with private property.
A beautiful discovery of the Tarn hillsides. Very friendly welcome at the Domaine de Borie Vieille.

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randovolant
randovolant

Misleading title that does not reflect the actual hike of the same name, which is 20 km long

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Castanet31320
Castanet31320

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I combined Visorando's route with the local GR trail!

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cuvereaux
cuvereaux

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

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

incorrect route information at points 3 and 4, particularly at 3

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Elli31
Elli31

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The hike is very well explained. We hesitated a little at times, but the explanations were clear enough that we didn't get lost.
Advantage in summer: a good mix of shade and sun, so we didn't suffer from the heat. The hike is unmarked and we didn't meet anyone else, so it was completely peaceful.
The landscapes are beautiful, although I think the name "Tuscany of the Tarn" is a bit of a misnomer (no olive trees and only a few stunted cypresses). Beautiful valleys covered with vineyards, fields of cereals or sunflowers, orchards, magnificent buildings, no advertising hoardings or ugly buildings along the entire route. Nothing extraordinary, but everything is beautiful.
The small town of Lisle-sur-Tarn, a 7-minute drive away, is definitely worth a detour before you leave. The bars are open even on Sundays in the large square with arcades.

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jc weber
jc weber

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful hike, beautiful views of the Tuscan landscape, moderate difficulty, please note that the GPX track does not correspond to the route on the map:
As "gunam" rightly says: After point 3 in Ventemil, the route is incorrect: you need to walk along the grove on the right to easily find the track that leads to point 4. Similarly, at Loubersac, the track has been modified to go straight up without passing in front of the house, which you should therefore leave on your left.
The ground may be muddy if it has rained in the previous days.
You will receive a very warm welcome at the Domaine de La Borie Vieille from Pascale, a winemaker and oenologist, who will be happy to share her passion for wine with you if you wish.

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KTchoux
KTchoux

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in spring. Beautiful views of the Tuscan landscape and the Pyrenees. The route is fairly easy to follow, even though it is not signposted and sometimes diverted by landowners (but you can always find your way back on the map thanks to the directions). Probably best avoided in the heat of summer. Very friendly welcome from the winegrower, BUT you feel obliged to buy a bottle of wine. So plan to park a little further away if you don't feel like it...

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Buissonnier
Buissonnier

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The Visorando information sheet is well done. The comments are helpful, but the trail is poorly marked and local residents have taken the liberty of changing the information on the sheet. They have left unclear signs. You have to find your own way.
However, it's a very good hike. We came across another group of hikers who showed us a "heart tree" near the church in Coutens and a few lone walkers enjoying the magnificent views. It was 22°C, which is warm for March. In summer, it's best to take plenty of water with you. There are ways to shorten the route, which can be useful.
N.B.: if you do a little research on the area, you can enhance your group tour with some history (the churches of Montaigut and Coutens), literary events based on Suzanne Gachenot's book "Les soeurs de Loubersac" and examples of wine-growing at the Domaine de La Borie Vieille.

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calupaev
calupaev

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

We had to take a slight detour because some access roads were closed off with fences and
a few muddy paths.
This hike must be more pleasant in autumn with the colourful vine leaves.
It is essential to have the route map with you at all times or your phone with Visiorando.

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gunam
gunam

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in autumn.
We started at point 8 in St Salvy de Coutens, where we left the car in the car park in front of the cemetery. We did the loop anti-clockwise and had a picnic at the church in Montégut, which had a beautiful view.
We used the GPS track exclusively, which was very useful as the signposting is either missing or incorrect.
After point 3 in Ventemil, the track is incorrect: you need to walk along the copse on the right to easily find the track leading to point 4 (signs marked "rando" before Ventemil and at the bottom when you reach the track). Similarly, at Loubersac, the track has been modified to go straight up without passing in front of the house, which you should therefore leave on your left.
Be careful on the route, which can be confusing without a map or explanatory text. Alternatively, use a fully charged GPS device or smartphone.
Many thanks for the description of this great walk.

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TISSOTY
TISSOTY

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that allows you to discover the Gaillac vineyards and offers stunning views of the Tarn valley.

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lemarcheur65
lemarcheur65 ★

Hello christarn

Description updated. But the route didn't go through the farm, did it?

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christarn
christarn

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike except for:
Access through the farm (3) is blocked by the owners. Turn right at the top of the farm to return to point (4), then take the road that descends before crossing the bridge and climbing towards Loubersac.
After crossing the Lugans woods, do not take the first dirt bridge at the exit of the woods. The stream mentioned in the hike description is the one on your right, not the one that runs alongside the path through the woods.

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