Montesquiou walks

A beautiful walk through the hillsides classified as a Natura 2000 site, starting from a village that is sure to charm you. Montesquiou unfolds its charm to welcome you.

To the east of Montesquiou, Lake Lizet, created to meet the water needs of Gascony, is home to numerous birds. Forming part of the Natura 2000 site, the hillsides overlooking it are among the richest and most remarkable in the Gers. As you head up through the woods, you will join the Way of St James and admire the unspoilt Gers countryside.

This route passes through the site of Notre-Dame-de-Brétous and allows you to explore the local heritage around Saint-Arailles.

In the Osse valley, starting from Riguepeu, this route offers pleasant landscapes and remarkable views.

The Sentier des Clouques or Sentier des Poules, a lovely circular route through the hills, woods and meadows. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees on a clear day.

A return trip from Mirande to Marciac via the ridge road. A challenging route with beautiful views of the rolling countryside and the Pyrenees mountain range.

From Bazian, one of the best-restored villages in Gascony, follow the ridgelines through beautiful landscapes dotted with numerous windmills, signs of a former specialisation in agriculture. In Bazian, south of Vic-Fezensac, you will discover the village and its renovated castle, mills and viewpoints.

This route passes close to old mills and follows the ridge path, offering beautiful views of the village of Bazian. In spring, you can discover wild orchids.

A circular route with beautiful views of the rolling countryside. Half of the route is on small tarmac roads, ideal after periods of rain.

Labéjan, a pretty little village serving as the starting point for a circular route featuring some steep climbs and gentle descents. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees on a clear day.

Numerous ridge paths reveal Marciac and its two bell towers from different angles. The valleys unfold through varied and enchanting landscapes...

Through valleys and woods, this route unfolds its diverse nature, nestling lakes that will charm you for a well-deserved picnic break.

A pleasant hike alternating between woods and fields, trails and paths through the valleys of the Gers. On the way, the listed chapel of Saint-Clamens, dating fromthe 11th century, is worth a short detour.

Between the Douze and Auzoue valleys, the village of Lupiac, perched on a hill, is crossed by the Chemin de César, an ancient Roman road also known as the Ténarèze. A fortified village, Lupiac belonged until 1792 to the Batz family, known for the most famous of the Gascons: d'Artagnan.

Located in a wooded, hilly setting, Lac de Lacoste is the ideal place for leisure and relaxation for the whole family.

Saint-Lary, a small village in the Gers, full of charm at the start of a very pleasant circular route.