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Saint-Cricq walks
A short walk around Saint-Cricq
Visorando Member
5.94 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cricq (Gers)
A short, easy route, accessible to all.
There is little traffic, beautiful views, the lake shore... 30% of the route is paved.
A double circular loop starting from Ardizas
8.21 mi
+581 ft
-607 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ardizas (Gers)
This walk will allow you to discover three villages, mainly along paths.
Between valleys and hillsides in Cologne
Tourism professional9.33 mi
+774 ft
-768 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gers
Cologne, near Toulouse, remains one of the most beautiful bastides in the South-West. In the surrounding area, open farmland offers glimpses of brick houses, hydraulic and tourist facilities, and more.
Around the Abbey of Sainte-Marie-du-Désert
9.36 mi
+850 ft
-850 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Garonne)
A hike in the countryside on the border between Gers and Haute Garonne, starting from the Abbey of Sainte-Marie-du-Désert and passing through two pretty little villages, Vignaux and Garac.
The Calvaire walk from the Abbaye du Désert
1.57 mi
+171 ft
-194 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Bellegarde-Sainte-Marie (Haute-Garonne)
A short, easy walk starting from the Abbey of Sainte-Marie du Désert, ideal for families. This circular route takes you on a journey of discovery, featuring a Way of the Cross, a calvary offering a lovely view, a path through the woods and a pilgrimage chapel. A short, varied and rejuvenating walk.
The burial mound
4.67 mi
+371 ft
-387 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mauvezin (Gers) (Gers)
The Gimone and its three main tributaries cover more than 600 hectares of natural floodplain meadows. These meadows occupied the entire floodplain at the beginning of the 20th century. They have declined significantly, even disappearing from some municipalities with the development of intensive agriculture and the decline of livestock farming. Nevertheless, these meadows play an important role in flood control and represent a heritage that deserves to be promoted.
From L’Isle-Jourdain to Gimont via the Way of St James
15.10 mi
+810 ft
-830 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from L'Isle-Jourdain (Gers)
A day on the Arles route of the Way of St James, mainly following theGR® 653, which is better signposted than the Camino. The walk starts and ends in front of a railway station, so you can return by train on the same day.
The Gimont Trail
Tourist office5.14 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Gimont (Gers)
Gimont, a hilltop bastide founded in 1266 by Cistercian monks, stretches out on either side of its main road, spanned by a market hall and dominated by the brick bell tower of the Gothic church.
Burgaud Circular - Knights of Malta Route
4.22 mi
+351 ft
-364 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Burgaud (Haute-Garonne)
Le Burgaud, a name that recalls the heather that once covered its territory, is a rural municipality where the first hillsides of Gascony begin. Traces of six Gallo-Roman villas have been found in the village. It was founded in 1124 by Lord Bertrand de Cobirac, who ceded the territory to the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, who held a commandery there until 1789. The fortified village was clustered around the church and the Commanders' fortified house.
A refreshing circular loop on the outskirts of Thil
2.16 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Thil (Haute-Garonne) (Haute-Garonne)
Fancy a quick walk to stretch your legs? This route is perfect for you! Mostly through woodland, it offers shelter from the sun in summer.
The Solomiac dovecote trail
8.75 mi
+364 ft
-374 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Solomiac (Gers)
Throughout this hike, you can admire the multitude of dovecotes, each one different. The trail takes you back to the bastide town along the banks of the Gimone and ends at the wash house.
Grand circular of Le Burgaud
8.65 mi
+538 ft
-518 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Le Burgaud (Haute-Garonne)
Le Burgaud, a name that recalls the heather that once covered its territory, is a rural commune where the first hillsides of Gascony begin. Traces of six Gallo-Roman villas have been found in the village. It was founded in 1124 by Lord Bertrand de Cobirac, who ceded the territory to the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, who held a commandery there until 1789. The fortified village was clustered around the church and the Commande fortified house.
Cardayres and beurriers in Homps
4.51 mi
+305 ft
-312 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Homps (Gers) (Gers)
By taking the paths once used for trade between the different valleys, discover a remarkable hidden and secret heritage that will surprise you, like a corner of paradise.
The path to the Pont des Mascarades
4.80 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A short, easy walk starting from the small Gers village of Pujaudran, in its beautiful countryside, around charming little woods. Lovely views of the Pyrenees and the Toulouse metropolitan area, which is just a few kilometres away.
Vallons Gersois between Pujaudran and Lias
7.00 mi
+400 ft
-390 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
Starting from the church in Pujaudran, route between Pujaudran and Lias with a detour to Fontenilles.
CR1 marked route from Pujaudran.
Chemin du Pont de Saint-Antoine
2.69 mi
+338 ft
-341 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A fairly short walk with a lovely stretch through woodland alongside the little Ruisseau de Saint-Antoine
Chemin du Fusté
4.65 mi
+581 ft
-604 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
A lovely little circular walk starting from the church in the village of Pujaudran. The route winds through valleys and over hillsides.
The Bouconne Forest from Pujaudran
4.62 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Pujaudran (Gers)
Among the hiking routes available from Pujaudran is the CR2, the Bouconne Forest route.
This is a circular route to the north-east of Pujaudran, which crosses part of the forest via a forest track and continues along theGR®653trail, the Saint-Jacques path, almost to the Saint-Louis entrance, before returning up a small valley, following the central stream.
The countryside around Bouillac
8.87 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,050 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bouillac (Tarn-et-Garonne) (Tarn-et-Garonne)
A few small roads at the start and finish, but above all plenty of sections through fields and woods on this walk in the Bouillac countryside, in Tarn-et-Garonne.
The Aurimont path
5.72 mi
+436 ft
-449 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Aurimont (Gers)
Through the hillsides, the village fields and the surrounding area. A complete change of scenery guaranteed.
Around Lias
7.53 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from the Fontenilles sports ground, a circular route towards Lias.
This route was used for the hike organised in aid of the Manon Hope Association, whose aim is to help fight leukaemia, particularly in children.
Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle circular
5.21 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Starting from Fontenilles Stadium, a circular route to Bonrepos-sur-Aussonnelle, with the outward leg through the Bois des Magnolias and the return via theGR®®86.
The Gascon Hills between Fontenilles and Bonrepos
8.97 mi
+571 ft
-558 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
The Gascon Hills route, starting from the Fontenilles sports ground and heading towards the Roman road at Bonrepos through a succession of valleys
Around the Magnolias, starting from Fontenilles
4.34 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
An extension of the Magnolias circular route allows you to enjoy splendid views of the neighbouring villages, the hillsides and, if you’re lucky, the Pyrenees.
There is just one minor challenge on the route: the climb through the Bois des Magnolias, but in dry weather it is accessible to everyone.
The Domaine de la Source, starting from Fontenilles
9.35 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
The walk starts at the Fontenilles stadium, crosses the village to the Domaine de La Source and returns via a different route.
As always in Fontenilles, there is a section on tarmac, the length of which varies depending on the route.
The blue ball and return via Lias
8.70 mi
+597 ft
-597 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
A walking route starting from the Fontenilles stadium to the blue ball of the Lias radar, with the return journey taking a different route through the hills of the Gers. The blue ball is a landmark for the entire region, being located on high, open ground.
Tour of the Grand Bois de Fontenilles
4.97 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
A route suitable for everyone, mostly along quiet roads, to be taken when the paths are impassable due to flooding and mud.
Bonrepos-sur-Aussonelle and Lias from Fontenilles
13.42 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,165 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Circular, mainly in the forest or forest edge, with relatively little asphalt. May be muddy in places (field edges and tractor tracks) after rain. Some beautiful views of Lias, Bonrepos-sur-Aussonelle and the Toulouse plain.
Saint-Lys Maquis Circular Loop
8.48 mi
+276 ft
-305 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
The route is almost entirely on tarmac, for days when the paths are impassable
During the route, there’s a special focus on the Maquis de Saint-Lys and the battles of 12 June 1940.
Between Lias and Fontenilles
5.52 mi
+318 ft
-305 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontenilles (Haute-Garonne)
Circular route of just over 8 km starting from Fontenilles Stadium, featuring an ascent through the Bois des Magnolias, followed by a descent and then a climb back up the valley where the Ruisseau des Crabères flows, before returning to the stadium.
The owner of the Bois des Magnolias has closed the old path that climbed along the southern edge of the woods but, in return, has given us permission to use a new path that winds a little further into the woods.
