Savenès walks

This yellow-marked hike is not difficult. However, be careful when crossing the D6 road twice.

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.

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.

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.

An easy hike through the woods and vineyards of Frontonnais, once you have completed thefirst climb.

An easy walk suitable for families. Please note that the ground can be a bit slippery in winter.

A beautiful circular route steeped in history, where you will discover a castle and a fortified village in the village of Launac, which was also the site of the bloody Battle of Palot.

In the 12th century, a castle and a fortified village were built by the Viscounts of Gimoes. The castle became the property of the Counts of L'Isle Jourdain. Launac was the site of the bloody Battle of Palot. After a period of calm, the seigneury passed into the hands of Toulouse parliamentarians, sparking a conflict over feudal rights. The inhabitants resisted and even emigrated for years. After the Revolution, the market hall and church were rebuilt, a school was created and the ramparts were demolished.

On the west bank of the Save, a passageway through the Pyrenees, marked by evidence of ancient occupation: carved and polished stones, jewellery, coins from the Gallo-Roman period. In the 12th century, Larra became an agricultural estate owned by the Cistercian abbey of Grandselve. The fairs in Grenade allowed the farmers of Larra to sell their produce. The Avocat dairy farm produced wine that rivalled the best vintages of Fronton. In 1955, Larra became an independent commune.

Grenade, founded in 1290 on the initiative of Eustache de Beaumarchais, Seneschal to the King of France, and the Cistercian Abbey of Grandselve, is laid out in a grid pattern, featuring the market hall and its church. It prospered as the inhabitants cleared the surrounding wooded areas, which were often plundered during the Hundred Years’ War and the Wars of Religion. Calm and prosperity returned under Henry IV. In 1790, Grenade became the county town of Haute-Garonne.

Founded in 1290 on the initiative of Eustache de Beaumarchais, Seneschal of the King of France and Prior of the Cistercian Abbey of Grandselve, the town of Grenade was built in a grid pattern, with a market hall and church. It prospered as the population cleared the surrounding wooded areas. Often pillaged during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion, calm and prosperity returned under Henry IV. In 1790, Grenade became the capital of the canton of Haute-Garonne.

Starting from the village of Saint-Rustice, you cross the magnificent Pompignan communal wood and join the greenway along the Garonne side canal. Be careful at the start as there is a short steep slope!

This easy, unchallenging countryside walk takes you through vineyards and woods along rural paths and quiet country lanes in the countryside around the small village of Fabas near Fronton.

This loop is recommended by the festival committee and allows you to discover the small village of Bourret. Once there, you can enjoy the facilities, such as the children's playground, football pitch and pétanque courts. There are a few sections on tarmac roads, but mainly on paths through fields.

A walk that alternates between quiet tarmac roads and grassy paths, passing through two pretty little villages, Bourret and Cordes-Tolosannes.

Crossing the historic centre of Castelnau d'Estrétefonds via the church, the château and the village houses, then climbing up to Péchabé, which is dedicated to the cause of plants. A bucolic walk through a landscape of valleys and hillsides with wide views over the village towards the plain.

At the beginning ofthe 12th century, the village belonged to the Counts of Isle Jourdain. A fortified village, which later became the property of the Kings of France, Bretx came under the control of various lords: the Faudoas family inthe 16th century, the Le Mazuyer family inthe 18th century and the Belbèze family before the Revolution. Bretx enjoyed prosperity in the19th century, as evidenced by most of the buildings in the village. After declining in the last century, the village is now experiencing a new boom as it welcomes new residents.

A peaceful walk near Toulouse. No difficulty.

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.

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.

For a country walk along the banks of the Garonne and Aussonnelle rivers. This route is suitable for walking, jogging or mountain biking.

Here is a route consisting of two circular loops linked by a footbridge crossing the Garonne. The start and finish are in Seilh, near Toulouse, and can be reached either by car (car-sharing car park less than 100 m away) or by public transport from any station in the city of Toulouse (Aussonnelle bus stop less than 100 m away). The route is flat, mostly along shaded paths and often close to the water. It is therefore a typical family walk, but with plenty of charm, particularly when crossing the Garonne on the footbridge.

A country walk takes you to the towpath of the canal alongside the Garonne, then along the edge of Lac du Bocage. On the farm track, you will see an old dovecote, unfortunately in poor condition. At the edge of the canal, you may encounter ducks and, in fine weather, pleasure boats. Along Lac du Bocage, you may meet fishermen and sometimes rowing races.