Short family circular loop in the Buzet-sur-Tarn Forest

Short circular family loop on trails in the Buzet-sur-Tarn Forest.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.22 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 79 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 105 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 551 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 440 ft

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Description of the walk

The start is at the south car park, located on the RD32D between Paulhac and Buzet-sur-Tarn.

(S/E) Follow the departmental road and then turn right onto the forest track that leads to the north car park 2 km away. Go through the wooden barrier and continue for about 200 m.

(1) Take a wide path on the left until it branches off to the right. Leave it at the bend and follow the path opposite, which further on makes a 90° right turn. Then follow the edge of the woods, ignoring the adjacent paths, until you reach a fork at a place called l'Enfant.

(2) Continue along this path, turning slightly left and then right. The path climbs gradually and becomes stony on its final section until it meets another path.

(3) Take this path completely to the left, which leads to the Maison Forestière and the Maison de la Biodiversité.
Pass the latter and continue for about 100 metres.

(4) Turn right onto a wooden walkway. Continue along this until you reach the forest track mentioned at the start, which connects the south car park to the north car park.

(5) Turn right and walk for about 400 metres.

(6) At the end of the short climb, turn left onto a small path and follow it until you reach a wide track.

(7) Turn right and continue along this path for about 2 km. At the end of these 2 km, you will see the D 32D road in front of you and a playground and sports course on your right.

Turn right onto one of the many small paths that will take you back to the south car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 528 ft - South car park on the RD32D
  2. 1 : mi 0.26 - alt. 531 ft - Path on the left.
  3. 2 : mi 1.5 - alt. 528 ft - L'Enfant
  4. 3 : mi 1.84 - alt. 535 ft - 90° fork to the left
  5. 4 : mi 2.16 - alt. 482 ft - Biodiversity Centre nearby.
  6. 5 : mi 2.49 - alt. 446 ft - Forest track, on the right
  7. 6 : mi 2.73 - alt. 505 ft - End of the climb, path on the left
  8. 7 : mi 3 - alt. 499 ft - Wide path junction on the right
  9. S/E : mi 4.22 - alt. 518 ft - South car park on the RD32D

Notes

Water fountain and toilets at the start: south car park.

Worth a visit

There are numerous paths that connect to the central forest track at any point.
Be careful of mountain bikers and runners who also use these paths.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 8136298

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Not too crowded, as it was a Tuesday and not a school holiday! A nice, leisurely route, with the added bonus of the Forest House to visit – very informative for young and old alike!

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GAGNAC RANDO
GAGNAC RANDO

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful forest route, despite the bare trees at this time of year. With hardly anyone around during the week, we have the paths all to ourselves!

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User 4930974

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk through the woods on paths that are not too busy, but of little interest in themselves except for being cool and green!

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Piot39
Piot39

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Far too many people! The car park was packed during this long All Saints' Day weekend. You have to walk away from the car park to find somewhere quiet. Nothing special about this walk in the forest, but it's always good to get some fresh air.

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Alain MONTAGNIER
Alain MONTAGNIER

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A nice circular loop in winter, with a few muddy sections nonetheless.

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cgodart2
cgodart2

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

We did this route because it was in the woods! We are afraid of the heat and sunburn.

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Aramis76
Aramis76

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant in summer as it is mostly in the forest and therefore shaded.

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gaggeri
gaggeri

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A quick note before we begin: depending on where you park in the car park, you can access the forest track without having to walk along the main road.

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