Montauban walks

Varied landscapes with few roads. Orchards, riverbanks, shaded paths and fields. There are many deer tracks, so be quiet and you're sure to see some.

The route alternates between hillsides, valleys, orchards, fields and woods, with panoramic views and typical local farms.

Route linking Leribosc to Belpech, crossing several valleys alternating between woodland and orchards.

This is a hilly route, most of which is shaded by trees. At the highest point, you can enjoy a remarkable view of the Tarn plain and pass by the ruins of a medieval castle. The path at this point is thought to be a very old one that has been used since time immemorial. At the lowest point, you will find some coolness as you pass by a large field of poplar trees and a reservoir used for watering crops.

This loop is recommended by the festival committee and allows you to discover the small village of Bourret. Once there, you can enjoy the facilities, such as the children's playground, football pitch and pétanque courts. There are a few sections on tarmac roads, but mainly on paths through fields.

This is a pleasant walk in dry weather to keep fit. You can return along the road at a brisk pace if you wish.

A route for skipping merrily across streams and admiring the scenery from above! Fed by the Garonne, the Tarn flows gently through the surrounding countryside. This long walk takes you along its banks, with hillsides offering exceptional views and shady valleys with discreet streams. Due to bad weather, the route along the stream has been badly damaged after the (6) (after crossing the D29). However, it remains accessible if you take care.

A hike mainly on paths, mostly shaded along the Aveyron river with a passage through the village of Bruniquel.

An easy walk through wooded and rural landscapes, allowing you to discover the medieval village of Montricoux as well as dovecotes, wash houses and sheepfolds on the edge of the Causse plateau. YellowPR®2markings Please note that there are a few tarmac sections, particularly on the return journey.

Climb up to take in the view, give in to the call of the forest, descend into the valley and enjoy the silence. This route has two variants for descending from the plateau, which form a circular loop within the circular loop for twice the fun!

This route takes us above the countryside towards Saint-Maffre, south of Bruniquel. On a clear day, it is possible to see the Pyrenees mountain range. Towards the end of the route, you will discover Bruniquel from above.

A circuit from Bruniquel to Montricoux through the Aveyron valley, which will take you back via the heights overlooking the valley you have just crossed. Beautiful wild trails and a beautiful view of Bruniquel on the opposite side of the river.

Starting from the hamlet of Saint-Martin d'Urbens, this hike alternates between beautiful passages in the woods and more open sections on the limestone plateau, offering beautiful views of the Vère valley. Two-thirds of this loop trail is off the beaten track and unmarked, making it ideal for hikers who enjoy peace and quiet in unspoilt, wild countryside.

From Saint-Martin to the picturesque village of Mespel, not forgetting a visit to the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Bois. An easy climb to Pas del Riou. Return via the Gasques forest road and the Beudes stream valley.

The panoramic viewpoint at Boudou offers a slightly elevated view of the confluence of the Tarn and Garonne rivers, the poplar groves and the Saint-Nicolas lake.

An easy and pleasant circuit through the Causse landscapes.

A beautiful route through the countryside, valleys and forests, leading from Larroque to Puycelsi via Mespel and La Grésigne. Almost entirely on trails, in unspoilt natural surroundings. Some effort is required on a few climbs, but nothing that a motivated walker can't handle.

From Larroque, a pretty village with a beautiful red ochre cliff in the background, we cross Mespel and Puycelsi for a lovely walk through the woods. Along the way, you can see beautiful buildings and local heritage sites.

This is a beautiful route combining countryside, valleys and forests. Nothing but trails in unspoilt countryside. There are a few challenging climbs, but they are very rewarding and everyone will appreciate them for what they are.

A beautiful hike to discover two picturesque villages in the Tarn: Larroque and Puycelci, a medieval fortress that is also one of the most beautiful villages in France.

Along the trail, you will follow rural paths and discover remarkable landscapes, cultivated plains and shady valleys. You will have an unobstructed view of the Girou plain and the hillsides. You will be accompanied by numerous butterflies, and the diverse wildlife and flora along the trail will brighten up your hike, including a private park populated by deer.

A bucolic walk in the heart of the Fronton AOP. You will go from valley to valley through vineyards and forests. You will enjoy magnificent views of the Girou valley with the Pyrenees as a backdrop and a panoramic view of the Tarn valley from Rabastens to Montauban. The circuit is marked by 13 scent markers featuring the aromas of Fronton wines. Can you recognise them all?

An easy and fairly short hike that will take you from the small village of Laval, opposite Puycelsi, to Les Barrières. The path passes through woods and meadows and offers beautiful views of the Vère Valley at the end of the route.

A family walk in the Grésigne State Forest, this is a shortened version of the Puycelsi heritage trail. Suitable for young children, with a little help to finish the climbs, and preferably when the ground is dry as there are steep slopes in the undergrowth.

From the Conservatory Orchard to the oak groves of La Grésigne, walkers will follow the path the entire way. The Audoulou stream runs alongside parts of the route, providing welcome refreshment in summer. Some effort will be required as the route alternates between ascents and descents with very few flat sections.

The village of Flaugnac is built on a rocky promontory called a "popie", overlooking the Lupte valley. Its architectural heritage, white stone houses with traditional architecture and hilly surroundings with diverse crops give it an undeniable charm. This route allows you to admire the landscapes of the Quercy Blanc from viewpoints over the valleys while walking through a varied environment (hillsides, hamlets, limestone plateaus).

Le Burgaud, a name that recalls the heather that once covered its territory, is a rural commune where the first hillsides of Gascony begin. Traces of six Gallo-Roman villas have been found in the village. It was founded in 1124 by Lord Bertrand de Cobirac, who ceded the territory to the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, who held a commandery there until 1789. The fortified village was clustered around the church and the Commande fortified house.

A country walk through the fields and woods around Cépet (31 ). There are a few short stretches on roads open to traffic, but this does not detract from the charm of this walk on the outskirts of Toulouse.

This gentle hike takes you from the small village of Cazals to the Cirque de Bône viewpoint, overlooking the meander of the same name. The paths, often through woodland, lead you here and there to a few hamlets and beautiful dovecotes, some of which are unfortunately in a state of disrepair. The end of the route offers beautiful views of the Aveyron and the village of Brousses perched on its cliff.

This walk offers beautiful 360° views from the Chemin de Ronde de Montjoire. Explore this town, a stronghold of the Cathar resistance, as you walk through fields and along ridge paths.

On the west bank of the Save, a passageway through the Pyrenees, marked by evidence of ancient occupation: carved and polished stones, jewellery, coins from the Gallo-Roman period. In the 12th century, Larra became an agricultural estate owned by the Cistercian abbey of Grandselve. The fairs in Grenade allowed the farmers of Larra to sell their produce. The Avocat dairy farm produced wine that rivalled the best vintages of Fronton. In 1955, Larra became an independent commune.

A short walk for jogging or hiking. Enjoy a superb panorama of the northern Toulouse countryside and a walk through the oak woods, avoiding traffic as much as possible.

This loop allows you to discover the Causse in all its different aspects: cultivated areas, wooded areas, dry stone walls bordering the plots and the crossing of hamlets with typical Quercy houses.

Along the route, walkers pass through a wide variety of natural environments and landscapes. Intermittent watercourses: the bed of the Lère Morte, visible depending on the season. Former farming areas, evidence of an agricultural past linked in particular to hemp production. Riparian forest and wooded slopes: cool, shady areas dominated by mosses and undergrowth. Downy oak forests: stands adapted to stony, dry soils. Limestone cliffs: rock formations marking the relief of the causse. The route offers a succession of contrasting landscapes: fields, forest, open valley, cliffs, causse.

A short, easy hike to stretch your legs or enjoy with the family.