Pech David and the Gallic oppidum

Starting from the peaceful village of Pouvourville, this easy walk can be enjoyed in all seasons.
The signs are everywhere, guiding us along the tree-lined path to the Oppidum de Cluzet, where the first inhabitants of Toulouse lived in the Neolithic period.
From the Gallic oppidum, and all along the cliff-top path on the heights of Pech David, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Garonne River flowing through the Toulouse plain.

Details

524294
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 131 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 132 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 261 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 154 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Toulouse (31500|31400|31300|31)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.548528° / E 1.453744°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2043ET, 2144O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Photos

Description of the walk

Church square.
(S/E) When facing the church, take the paved road Chemin de Pechbusque (southbound). Shortly after, go through a roundabout and continue straight ahead for about 20 metres.

(1) Follow the small paved road Chemin du Manel to the right. After a left turn, the road ends. Follow the dirt track to the right (west).
After a few minutes, the track enters a wood (do not follow the track on the left, at the edge of the wood, which is marked on IGN maps but is no longer in use).
The well-marked path descends into the woods. A ramp and steps are provided to help with the steepest sections.
Join a paved road (Chemin de Rivalsupervic). Follow it straight ahead for about 50 metres. You will come to an intersection with a pedestrian crossing.

(2) Cross at the pedestrian crossing and go up to the right onto the Fondeville track, towards the Oppidum de Cluzel.
At the top of the track, turn left onto Chemin du Cluzel (heading west). After 20m, follow the road on the right, along the edge of the field, on a small dirt track. Return to the road on the left when the track joins it.
Continue uphill for a few minutes until you reach a large flat area at the edge of the cliff. You will arrive at the southern tip of Pech David, as close as possible to the private property of the Oppidum de Cluzel.

(3) Enjoy the view of the Garonne, staying safely behind the safety barriers.
Descend to the right, following a wooden ramp. The trail moves away from the cliff and rejoins it a little further on.
Continue along the heights of Pech David. Follow the edge of the cliff on a small dirt track until you reach the large water tank visible in the distance (recognisable by its circular shape, topped with a white ball).
Caution: do not cross the wooden barriers marking the safety zone at the edge of the cliff.

(4) There is a lovely circular view of Toulouse and the Garonne. Go around the reservoir on the left and cross the wooden footbridge.
Continue straight ahead on a wide track lined with trees. Pass a water point on the left.
A little further on, the track goes around a playground on the left. When the track turns into a cement road, continue for 10 metres and take a small track on the left that goes straight down.
Follow the yellow and red-and-white markings that lead you to the exit of the Pech David green area, at a crossroads.

(5) Cross at the pedestrian crossing and take the small tarmac road opposite (Chemin du Castel).
At the end of the road, turn left towards Parc du Manel, a wide tree-lined avenue.
You will soon reach a tarmac road. Follow it to the right for 200 m to return to the church and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 234 m - Church square
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 226 m - Chemin du Manel
  3. 2 : km 1.42 - alt. 154 m - Robert Thomas crossroads - Garonne (fleuve)
  4. 3 : km 2.41 - alt. 221 m - Oppidum of Cluzel
  5. 4 : km 3.6 - alt. 260 m - Water reservoir
  6. 5 : km 4.47 - alt. 213 m - Exit of green zone
  7. S/E : km 5.16 - alt. 234 m - Church square

Notes

Yellow markings

Worth a visit

The site of the Oppidum de Cluzel has been the subject of numerous excavations, which have established seven periods of occupation dating from 2500 BC to the Gallo-Roman era.
The Celtic tribe of the Volques Tectosages settled here seven centuries before our era, building an oppidum and dwellings.

Panoramic view of the Toulouse plain and the Garonne River. On a clear day, you can see the Pyrenees stretching out to the south.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 67 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
RenoSC
RenoSC

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Half of the route is muddy, even dangerous if you are not physically fit and not wearing suitable footwear.
Best avoided even long after rainy days or winter.
Otherwise, the second half is pleasant.
Encountered many trail runners.

Not very interesting apart from the cable car park.

I wouldn't call it a pretty view...
With this field of solar panels and lots of buildings, etc. Ultimately, a very urban view.

Machine-translated

Gobscricri
Gobscricri

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Quite a tricky route, with a long, very difficult and even dangerous descent, which is certainly impassable after heavy rain. Rated as easy, but actually quite average. Apart from that, there are some very pretty views of the Garonne and Toulouse.

Machine-translated

Mikamax
Mikamax

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, well-marked 1.5-hour hike with varying levels of difficulty and a magnificent view of the Pink City.

Machine-translated

anizette
anizette

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

well

Machine-translated

Marianne et Heidi
Marianne et Heidi

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Given the weather and conditions, I only did a small part of the ride: at the start, overlooking the busy road, there is a shared pedestrian and cycle path, which is much nicer and also leads to the roundabout. Between points (1) and (2), the descent into the woods was very muddy and slippery, and the ramp, which was very useful, was broken in one small section. From (2) onwards, the "track" is actually a small path, which is pretty but was again very muddy and slippery on that day. So I gave up and instead of turning left towards point (3), I continued straight on to Pouvourville via the small road. As a result, I missed the most interesting part of the ride.

Machine-translated

Sylvihane
Sylvihane

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hiking on varied terrain with few roads despite the urbanised area. A few muddy and slippery sections at this time of year but made safe by ramps. Beautiful views despite the foggy weather.

Machine-translated

Rogé
Rogé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike in Toulouse with beautiful views. Very pleasant.

Machine-translated

East man
East man

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To do!

Machine-translated

Franboise
Franboise

Beautiful view of the Toulouse plain and the Garonne River
A touch of the countryside in Toulouse
Nice hike
Franboise

Machine-translated

Quentin486532
Quentin486532

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route to take during your stay in Toulouse.

Machine-translated

Franboise
Franboise

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful view of the Toulouse plain and the Garonne River
A touch of the countryside in Toulouse

Machine-translated

cforgeard
cforgeard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful walk

Machine-translated

TISSIER
TISSIER

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well marked route, the start can be confusing as there are several routes, but then it's great.

Machine-translated

Ninane76
Ninane76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a Thursday morning. Very pleasant hike with sections through the forest and magnificent views of Toulouse and the surrounding area.
Please note: there is a slightly technical section when the path is muddy (the ramp is helpful).

Machine-translated

cp31
cp31
• Edited:

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Just a stone's throw from Toulouse, it's a real change of scenery.
The descent to the Rivalsupervic path can be a little tricky if the ground is wet. However, there is a ramp to hold on to in the most difficult sections.
There are some beautiful views from the Cluzel oppidum to the Pech David reservoir.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.