Short walk around Lake Lampy

The proximity of the lake for cooling off, the deciduous forest for a shaded walk and the very passable paths, despite a few fords along the route, ensure a very pleasant time even with children.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.95 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 39 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 39 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 668 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 629 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E): After the hamlet of "Le Lampy Vieux" coming from Saissac, two paths branch off, one to the left and the other to the right. Take the path on the right, which is closed by a barrier. This path is bordered on the right by a small cement canal. Continue straight ahead.

(1) After 650m, cross the bridge with a sluice gate over the Lampy and immediately after, take the path that branches off to the right. Continue to the foot of the dam 250m further on. Climb up to the dam on the right, crossing the bridges over the streams.
Take the path that runs along the lake shore for about 300m to reach a small ford over a trickle of water. The path slopes to the left and follows the lake shore. After 500m, cross another small ford.
Continue along the lake for about 550m to pass the third ford.

(2) Just after crossing the stream (5 to 6m), leave the main path and take a narrow passage on the left. Continue along this track for just over a kilometre, always following the lake shore.

(3) The beach will come into view on your left. Cross the concrete dyke overlooking it and continue to the dam.

(4) At the dam, do not take it, but go down the path that branches off to the right. After 400 m, you will come to the bridge with a sluice gate.

(1) Continue along the same path for another 650 metres to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 629 m - Hamlet of "Le Lampy Vieux" - Rigole de la Montagne noire (cours d'eau) -
  2. 1 : km 0.9 - alt. 633 m - Bridge with sluice gate - Bassin du Lampy Neuf (Saissac)
  3. 2 : km 2.4 - alt. 647 m - On the left, small path - Lampy (rivière) - Affluent du Fresquel
  4. 3 : km 3.76 - alt. 649 m - Beach
  5. 4 : km 3.97 - alt. 650 m - On the right, at the dam
  6. S/E : km 4.94 - alt. 629 m - Hamlet of "Le Lampy Vieux"

Notes

Rainfall may make some parts of the route slippery.

Worth a visit

In summer, the beach can be a pleasant place to stop.

Five kilometres away, the village of Saissac, with its castle, treasure, panoramic views and tower, is well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 26 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Toulousaine
Toulousaine

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Walking around the lake is a bit tricky, as many trees have fallen and block the path. You often have to veer off course into the scrubby forest and risk losing your way. It is essential to have a device showing the route so you can find your way back. Also, be careful when crossing the various streams

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Maïtéchincholle
Maïtéchincholle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant and relaxing walk in June 2023, ideal for summer due to the coolness of the forest and the lakeside. We had a picnic there.

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Benedicte Correa
Benedicte Correa

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk for non-athletes like us. The entire route is shaded. We encountered one mountain bike and two hikers, so there were no crowds. We had a picnic by the lake halfway through.

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francis Mourvilles
francis Mourvilles

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, very pleasant in the forest in the current heat

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Claire 81
Claire 81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk, a bit too busy for our liking, very noisy and for bird watching on the lake

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Justine MARIE
Justine MARIE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy walk around the Lampy basin, but there are five streams or gullies to cross, which are still flowing heavily at this time of year. The walk around the basin takes about an hour and a quarter at a leisurely pace

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Danielle Robert
Danielle Robert

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk, very shaded. Wild and not too busy despite the heat.
It's a shame that the hiker who continued on to the Alzeau pass and the magnificent "red trail" didn't provide any explanations.

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condamine
condamine

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant, shaded walk.
Flat terrain

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Anne Lesné
Anne Lesné

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk. A few slight inclines and obstacles in the form of fallen trees, streams with well-placed stones, and muddy patches.
The trees are magnificent!

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ksagro1968
ksagro1968

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short family walk through a magnificent beech forest, with a few muddy patches. Perfect for a post-lockdown outing.

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Lo cordior
Lo cordior

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The goal was to do the Tour du Lampy (4.4 km)... too short for hiking... we parked the car on the side of the D4 near La Rigole... heading towards the Alzeau water intake, we discovered the Sentier Le Rouge: magnificent...
all in all, a beautiful, very informative and well-marked 10 km hike through the woods..

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GENEU81
GENEU81

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant walk through the woods. I recommend it

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alain1968
alain1968

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A very pleasant walk, especially when it's very hot, like on Sunday 30 June 2019.
Our dog loved cooling off throughout the hike.

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andresaura
andresaura

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant walk, always in the shade, which is much appreciated in this heat. Highly recommended.

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djclb
djclb

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely walk in the cool air. There were more fords than expected, but by staying close to the lake, it was easy to complete the circuit. Swimming is prohibited, but it was refreshing nonetheless.

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