Montagne d'Arrats in Saint-Sauvy

From the heart of this charming village, set off on the footpaths and admire the beautiful views of the Pyrenees mountain range. The arboretum will particularly catch your attention.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 93 m
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    Descent: - 93 m

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    Highest point: 208 m
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    Lowest point: 133 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park next to Saint-Sauvy Church.

(S/E) Take the second street on the right behind the church and turn left onto the Fontaine path (Camin de la Hount) which descends. Join and follow the stone path on the left (fountain and arboretum) for 1 km.

(1) Take the road on the right for 600 metres and cross a bridge.

(2) Turn left to reach Les Martinous. Walk along the right side of the farm and take the path across the fields opposite (panoramic view of the Pyrenees). Pass a turn-off to the right at Le Piemont and continue for about 1.8 km until you reach the road.

(3) At the crossroads of four roads, take the road on the left, pass the hamlet of Les Bidous and continue to the next crossroads.

(4) Follow the gravel path on the left for 2 km, then, at the cross, take the road on the right to reach Saint-Sauvy (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 168 m - Car park at Saint-Sauvy Church
  2. 1 : km 1.44 - alt. 135 m - Road on the right
  3. 2 : km 2.31 - alt. 134 m - Turn left towards Les Martinous.
  4. 3 : km 5.41 - alt. 205 m - On the left, at the crossroads of four roads
  5. 4 : km 6.44 - alt. 186 m - On the left, take the gravel path.
  6. S/E : km 8.93 - alt. 168 m - Car park at Saint-Sauvy Church

Worth a visit

In Saint-Sauvy, near Gimont, you can see the fountain and arboretum, a panoramic view of the Pyrenees, and a mill.
In Saint-Antonin, you can see the well, the Saint-Roch Chapel, and the church.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
JMJ31
JMJ31

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 09/02/2025
A lovely route through the wetlands along the Arrat river at the start of the hike on grassy trails.
This is followed by a long climb with a beautiful view of the Pyrenees.
The end of the route was less interesting, along very small, quiet roads.

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Jeff.boyer
Jeff.boyer

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is very good, but the directions and traceability leave something to be desired.

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lescloclos
lescloclos

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Although the views are beautiful, the problem is that three quarters of this hike is on roads. Small roads, it's true, and not very busy.
Personally, I'm not very keen on roads. What's more, your feet really suffer...

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gunam
gunam

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route lined with flowers and fragrant plants. Beautiful views stretching to Canigou, Montagne Noire and the Mediterranean Sea.
We pushed on to Roc de l'Aigle for a picnic and to enjoy the sweeping views.
It was very busy that Sunday, particularly with mountain bikers who came hurtling down the narrow sections of the uphill path quickly and without warning, which was dangerous. There wasn't always enough time or space to squeeze past, so it was difficult to share the path.
We didn't use the description, the GPX track is great.
Thanks to the person who suggested this beautiful hike, which is just as enjoyable but shorter than the one that starts from Moux.

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pagecp
pagecp

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A family walk on a sunny day. A beautiful and easy route. It is very easy to find your way around, and the paths are good. There is a large section on grass, but there are tracks and despite last week's rain, there was only a little water and mud here and there, which was very easy to avoid. The route is also very peaceful. We recommend it!!! It took us 1 hour 45 minutes to complete, without rushing.

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ramses3
ramses3

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A quick note:
from point 4 to the end, the path has been tarmaced (recently, it seems)... I think it makes more sense to do the walk in the opposite direction so that you can "get the tarmac out of the way" at the start of the walk and finish on the paths, ending with a visit to the arboretum and the fountain.

http://arad32.canalblog.com/archives/201...

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gisourandopass
gisourandopass

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Wonderful hike. The start with the wash house was very pleasant. Beautiful view of the hills. We had a lovely afternoon.

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