Montgeard walks

This idyllic walk in Nailloux is part of the “La Coulée Verte” routes.A walk to enjoy before or after a meal. Picnic tables are scarce, so bring a groundsheet.Very slight elevation gain, no difficulty, perfect for children who will discover a playground and an orchard where the fruit is free to pick.

A lovely walk along the shores of Lake La Thésauque in Nailloux, which can be shortened by 4 km by cutting through the village of Montgeard.

If you're looking for a pleasant walk in the heart of Lauragais, Lac de la Thésauque, near Toulouse, straddling the municipalities of Montgeard and Nailloux, offers an easy route. There are many amenities on site and in the surrounding area. If you want more information about the route, check out my YouTube channel "Zoom Randos"! Enjoy your walk!

A circular route starting from Calmont on the hillsides with a return along the banks of the Hers. On the ridge overlooking the Hers valley, and in good weather, there is a beautiful view of the Pyrenean foothills. During the hike, there is a beautiful view of the Calmont castle.

A lovely circular from Calmont to the port of Cintegabelle, passing over the ridges and returning along the Hers river.

A circular route through the Lauragais hillside allowing you to discover the pretty villages of Caignac and Marquein, mainly on tarmac roads, best done when the sun isn’t too strong or after a spell of rain.

This beautiful route in the commune of Cintegabelle leads to the unique Tute de la Maine, the troglodyte dwelling of Germaine and her twelve children in the 19th century. It follows peaceful paths along the banks of the Grand Hers and through the forest, while others offer views of the Lauragais hills, the Ariège plain and the Pyrenees.

From the Gardouch lock and the Canal du Midi, a pleasant and easy walk in good weather.

An easy walk suitable for children: educational farm, tool museum, observatories, numerous species of migratory and sedentary birds (storks, barnacle geese). The estate is located between Calmont and Mazères on the D35. You can park at the entrance to the estate or drive to the end of the driveway and park next to the museum. The section along the motorway is only useful for getting to the observatories, but you have to go that way.

A pleasant route between the river and hillsides in the commune of Cintegabelle. It allows you to enjoy the Ariège river, then offers magnificent views of the Lauragais crops, as well as the plain below and the Pyrenees in the distance.

This route around Cintegabelle combines the charm of the banks of the Ariège and Grand Hers rivers with the beauty of the panorama from the crests of the hills. The view of the Pyrenees gradually opens up as you walk, and the village emerges in the foreground.

This hike offers beautiful views of the Pyrenees and Lauragais and allows you to enjoy the tranquillity of the canal while admiring its engineering structures, such as the small port of Gardouch, the Aqueduct des Voûtes which spans the River Hers, and the Renneville Lock.

A village of character with a remarkable heritage. Town hall, canal bridge at La Négra lock, Château Roquette, main street and imposing church bell tower. View of the Pyrenees, weather permitting.

A short loop around Montgaillard-Lauragais, where the Lauragais region gives way to the Hers valley and the Canal du Midi. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees, if visibility is good, and a short section of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, coming from Arles (GR®® 653).

A pleasant afternoon's walk in the hills.