On the ridges around Toutens

This walk offers beautiful views as it mainly follows ridge paths and passes by beautiful buildings in the Pays de Cocagne.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 119 m
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    Descent: - 110 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 289 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 204 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Toutens (31460)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.477436° / E 1.744261°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2144E
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Description of the walk

Park in the upper part of the village of Toutens, in the car park near the war memorial and the town hall, which overlooks the boules court.

(S/E) Walk down the main street heading north-west.
Be careful when crossing the D25 in the middle of the village, as visibility is limited and there is heavy traffic. Continue straight on the castle path and continue at the village exit on the slightly downhill tarmac road. Pass the hamlets of Borde Neuve and Borde Grande. Then continue on the dirt road to reach the D79c crossroads.

(1) Turn right onto this slightly uphill road and continue to the Impasse Lacanal crossroads.

(2) Turn right and follow this path, which descends then climbs back up through the woods, winding its way. Follow the long straight line along the ridge. Leave the path to Ségreville on your left and continue to the D25 crossroads.

(3) Cross it carefully as visibility is also limited here, and continue opposite on Chemin de Pistouillé. Cross a housing estate (mill without a wing on the right). Shortly after the end of the housing estate, continue along the grassy path on the ridge. You will come to a sign marked "déviation" (detour), which invites you to turn right onto a path that splits into two parallel tracks (preferably stay on the upper one).
You will reach a wider path.

(4) Turn left and you will soon come to another crossroads.

(5) Take the path on the left, at the next bend turn left onto the D54b and you will reach the town hall and cemetery of Beauville. Then turn 90° to the right to reach the hamlet of La Tour and its clearly visible water tower.

(6) Turn right onto the Route de La Tour, leave it as soon as it turns left and continue along the Impasse du Pastel path towards Lascottes. You will soon come to the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(5) Retrace your steps to reach the crossroads you passed on the way there.

(4) Continue straight ahead, leaving the path to the Escarguel farm on your right. Walk alongside the houses in Le Serre. Continue straight ahead until you reach the Toutens car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 254 m - Car park at Toutens Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 1.93 - alt. 204 m - D79c
  3. 2 : km 2.59 - alt. 248 m - Impasse Lacanal
  4. 3 : km 4.57 - alt. 259 m - D25
  5. 4 : km 6.81 - alt. 279 m - Crossroads circular
  6. 5 : km 7.26 - alt. 277 m - Beauville circular crossroads
  7. 6 : km 8.32 - alt. 289 m - Hamlet of La Tour
  8. S/E : km 10.84 - alt. 254 m - Car park at Toutens Town Hall

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 14 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Sénéquier 83
Sénéquier 83

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A hike done in early March after a few showers... A very muddy route. The main attraction of this route is the ridge, which offers some lovely views. The first section is a long straight stretch with a bit of tarmac but no traffic. I followed the route using the app without referring to the description.

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sercla
sercla

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant circular route, mostly along ridges with 360° views over the Lauragais fields, the Montagne Noire to the east and the Pyrenees to the south. Obviously, this high-altitude route is exposed to the winds – the west wind and the Autan – so it's best to avoid days when these winds are blowing. This natural haven is 30 km from Toulouse. Although the pretty village of Toutens sometimes encroaches on the natural surroundings, the route is nevertheless pleasant and a welcome respite from the traffic jams of Toulouse. Wide paths with not too much tarmac.
Hike completed on 4 November 2025.

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jeanmarie.chopin
jeanmarie.chopin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very pleasant route, with beautiful views of the snow-capped Pyrenees mountains along the entire ridge (admittedly, it took a bit of effort to resist the strong gusts of wind that day). Small roads with no traffic and wide paths that were easily passable despite the muddy conditions at the time. No problem following the route.

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Ludi
Ludi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful walk in the hills of Toutens with views of the countryside
. Well-maintained path.
Best done in autumn or spring as there is not much shade along the route

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gerardjacques.gerard@gmail.com
gerardjacques.gerard@gmail.com

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route

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Philippe31000
Philippe31000

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy outing with beautiful views and the chance to discover the Tuscan countryside and villages...

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jpmont
jpmont

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

More of a stroll than a hike, pleasant and not difficult.

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nardone
nardone

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy route along the ridge in Lauragais

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Gefortin
Gefortin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy-to-follow route. Well-maintained paths and small roads without difficulty.

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grandpirate
grandpirate

A pleasant hike in the Lauragais countryside, with quite a bit of tarmac but small roads with no traffic and
vast panoramas.

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Muscat Christiane
Muscat Christiane
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful route. Balcony overlooking the snow-capped Pyrenees. Also seen on the Montagne Noire.
It's a shame that the countryside is becoming urbanised:
housing developments around the Moulin d'Hercule spoil the landscape. Too close to Toulouse!
The city is encroaching everywhere!

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maisoncaree
maisoncaree

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Well-maintained path, beautiful view of the Pyrenees

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piebar09
piebar09

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful, easy hike with stunning views.

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y.manine
y.manine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk along the ridges, completed in 3½ hours (including a picnic). We were lucky enough to do this circular in glorious February sunshine (not recommended in summer as there is very little shade...).
The signposting is impeccable and the information provided on the website complements it well.
Very pleasant overall, with views of the Pyrenees in good weather and the peaceful side of the Lauragauise countryside.

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Les Randonneurs Toulousains
Les Randonneurs Toulousains

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy walk along the ridges in Lauragais, best avoided in bad weather and windy conditions as it gets very cold.
Places of interest: the Moulin d'Hercule mill and the Château Saint-Pierre. Views of the Pyrenees. Relaxing countryside.

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