Pastel Trail

Between Lavaur and Puylaurens, this circular route allows you to discover part of the Roman road, the hills of the "Pays de Cocagne" (Land of Plenty), the land of pastel, and the Château de Magrin.

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n°4063455

Creation:
17 Sep 2020

Last update:
22 Oct 2022

Last review:
12 May 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 7.52 km
Average duration: 2h 20
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 69 m
Descent: - 62 m
Highest point: 331 m
Lowest point: 276 m

Country: France
City: Magrin (81220)
Start/End: N 43.619276° / E 1.945103°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2243O
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Description of the walk

Car park located on the Roman road next to the water tower.

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(S/E) Take the road (Roman road) towards Bolo-Guiraud, La Serre.

(1) At La Serre, leave the Roman road, walk along the buildings on your left and take the path that descends into the valley. Cross the small stream and continue along the path, which turns left and then climbs back up to the right across the field.

(2) Take the road on the right to reach Château Magrin, which can be visited by prior appointment.

(3) Retrace your steps and go back down the road to the D12, which you take to the left for 250 metres. At the fork, turn left (take care).

(4) Leave the road and follow the grassy path on the right, which continues along a small road to the Roman road.

(5) Follow this road to the right towards "Le Verdier". You will reach a weir.

(6) 50 m further on, leave the track and go left to the landscape orientation table. Continue along the path that goes around the reservoir and return via the track.

(5) Continue along the path opposite towards "Le Flamboyant". Continue straight on to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 318 m - Parking on the Roman road
1 : km 1.16 - alt. 303 m - La Serre, on the left
2 : km 1.97 - alt. 306 m - Road on the right
3 : km 2.31 - alt. 322 m - Château Magrin
4 : km 3.55 - alt. 315 m - Path on the right
5 : km 4.85 - alt. 325 m - Roman road
6 : km 5.68 - alt. 322 m - Weir
S/E : km 7.52 - alt. 318 m - Parking on the Roman road

Notes

Bring a hat and water, as most of the trail is uncovered in summer.

(3) You can start the hike from Château Magrin and finish with a visit.

Worth a visit

Visit the Château de Magrin and the pastel museum. Booking required.
Presentation of the Château Musée de Magrin.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5

Based on 19 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5

Route interest
4 / 5

Olivier Bel Air

12 May 2026 at 19:18 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, which we tried to extend by continuing along the Roman road after “La Serre”, hoping to head down towards “En Sénègre” and pass in front of Magrin Castle on the way from La Poularié: the path does exist but cannot be used as it is blocked by two electric fences (presumably a private road). So we turned back to rejoin the trail and pass through “La Serre” (well restored), but this section of the Roman road is lovely and well worth walking twice! Château Magrin is in a state of neglect and the overgrown vegetation makes it difficult to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the building... What a shame! At the other end, the orientation table, the viewpoint and the little path that goes round the water intake are well worth a detour and help you forget this final stretch on tarmac with no shade, the least pleasant part of this Roman road.
Thank you for this walk!

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G-D

22 Dec 2025 at 08:54 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice route, easy level

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User 21318667

22 Jul 2025 at 07:37 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, where it doesn't seem necessary to make a detour to the castle. About a third of the route is on the road, but there are also quite a few shaded paths. Even for our left-handed level, it was fine.

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cgodart2

07 Jun 2025 at 06:20 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

No problem following this route. We did it on a very hot day at the end of May, so it's best to avoid it, as there's no shade! On the other hand, there's a great view over the whole area.

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Yllen

04 Mar 2025 at 13:43 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

We passed through St André (a small hamlet) and turned right at the start of the Voie Romaine, which was not the actual Visorando hiking route. In fact, we arrived at Point 1 of the hike. We turned right and rejoined the "Sentier du Pastel" trail. The rest of the hike went according to plan and the directions until Point 5, where we turned left towards Point DA (so we didn't go to Point 6).
When we reached Point DA, we continued to Point 1 and then took the part of the Roman Way that we had taken at the start.
A slight variation, but a very pleasant route despite the section on the road (which was very quiet).
We didn't go to the castle because we thought it would be closed (our mistake, we should have checked before leaving). We still don't have the answer.
An unpretentious hike, but only 10 km from home!
Best regards

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Isais

28 Oct 2024 at 11:53 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy for families, but be careful on the road 300 metres along the main road, and Magrin Castle was closed.

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gerardjacques.gerard@gmail.com

07 Oct 2024 at 08:50 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Not many signs

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christarn

20 Nov 2023 at 09:53 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Since the last time I walked this path, the easternmost section has been paved, which is a bit too much tarmac for my liking. Otherwise, the path is easier to walk when the ground is damp. The views remain very pleasant.

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Rodr

07 Nov 2022 at 18:51 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Excellent outing Seen in the Pyrenees this Sunday, perfect for children of all ages

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Vendinielle

22 Oct 2022 at 18:49 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views of Lauragais and Magrin Castle. The return trip to point 5 allows you to enjoy the somewhat wild atmosphere of Causse de Bertre. An easy circular route that can be completed in 2 hours.

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Mer

03 May 2022 at 22:19 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The description accurately reflects reality.
Bring something to drink and avoid the intense heat.

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Regine et alain

14 Feb 2022 at 08:34 3600 • Edited: 14 Feb 2022 at 10:51 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this hike.
Not exceptional, but very pleasant, beautiful views, perfect description, few difficulties.
See you soon.
Alain and Regine

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phil031

07 Feb 2022 at 11:39 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful and easy walk, varied landscapes, beautiful views!!!

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Canelle

08 Mar 2021 at 09:24 3600

Hello Pépère
I'm sorry to hear you were disappointed. Of course, if you go hiking in foggy, gloomy weather, you won't have good visibility... that's normal! Come back when the weather is better and you'll have a different opinion, plus you'll get to visit the castle.
Have a nice day.

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pepere14855

08 Mar 2021 at 08:52 3600

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Disappointed, gloomy weather so no visibility of the Pyrenees.

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