Saint-Cricq walks

A short, easy route, accessible to all. There is little traffic, beautiful views, the lake shore... 30% of the route is paved.

This walk will allow you to discover three villages, mainly along paths.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Starting from the church in Pujaudran, route between Pujaudran and Lias with a detour to Fontenilles. CR1 marked route from Pujaudran.

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.

Through the hillsides, the village fields and the surrounding area. A complete change of scenery guaranteed.

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.

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.

Starting from the Fontenilles sports ground, this circular route takes you to the Lias radar station (Boule Bleue), with plenty of trails and undergrowth.