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Departure from Saint-Quentin-la-Tour. At the exit of the D625, you can park in an area opposite the tower.
(S) From the Saint Quentin la Tour intersection, take the D307 road towards Lagarde. At the junction with the D407, turn right. Head towards the woods and follow a forest path.
(1) Take this path on the left. This woodland path is clean and passable. Turn right when the path intersects.
The view of the imposing ruins of Lagarde Castle is impressive from the woods. Turn left and cross the fields to the D307 road.
(2) Then, about ten metres to the right, take the road that climbs up to the village of Lagarde.
All the streets lead to the castle, arriving opposite the access ramp built on a series of 5 to 6 arches. However, this access is blocked. A road passes under one of the arches and goes around the castle wall to arrive at a closed gate.
(3) Turn around to rejoin theGR®7.
Leave the village, then descend to the Hers River. Cross the metal bridge over the river and continue on to the old Lagarde railway station, which can be seen on the other side of the field, just opposite.
(4) Follow the old railway line, without rails. It may be a little monotonous, but it is shaded.
Arrive at Camon, a small fortified village built around its old Benedictine abbey.
(5) Set off again from the stop before passing in front of the old Camon railway station. TheGR® then passes through a tunnel, which is perfectly preserved and lit. At the exit, follow the road to Leran. Enjoy a beautiful walk through a wooded area dotted with meadows. Join the D107 at the hamlet of Patris d'en bas.
(6) Take it to the left. At Bambou, join the D28 and turn left to reach Leran.
(7) Turn 90° to the right, cross the river and pass in front of the castle. This magnificent castle has been converted into a condominium but is closed to the public.
Walk to the end of the avenue lined with plane trees, then follow the path that turns before entering the woods, turning right and heading towards Queille.
Used by forestry operations, this path was almost impassable, very muddy, slippery, with flooded low-lying areas. Barbed wire fences on either side prevented us from following it through the woods. All that remains is to be careful not to slip. Reach Queille.
(8) Cross the barracks and continue in the same direction towards Saint Quentin la Tour. Cross the village to the car (S/E).
You can take the path that climbs up to the tower (restored and renovated castle) of Saint Quentin, which overlooks the valley.
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