In the footsteps of history in Agassac

This hilly route with views of the Pyrenees will take you through the countryside around Agassac.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.43 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 221 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 228 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 322 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 204 m

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Description of the walk

Depart from the village car park next to the school and church.

(S/E) Leave Agassac by turning left from the car park, with the church on your right. Pass a cross and then the houses of La Bourdette to reach a fork at the town exit sign.

(1) Take the path downhill on the right and follow it (down and up the valley) to the road to Lansan (cross).

(2) Turn right and follow the ridge road, ignoring four consecutive crossroads.

(3) At the junction towards Hilloutet (the fifth since the cross), turn right onto the VC9 towards La Haille and continue until you reach a farm.

(4) In front of the gate, turn left along the fence and descend to the bottom of the valley. Watch out for the dogs that guard the farm and patrol behind the fence. The path eventually joins the road, which you should follow to the right until the next crossroads.

(5) Turn left onto the D55 towards Frontignan-Savès, continue for about 150 m and take the first path on the right.

(6) Take this path and climb up to a road.

(7) Continue straight ahead on the small road and begin the descent. At the next junction, turn right and continue until you reach a crossroad (D78). Cross over and take the path opposite. Cross the ford or take the footbridge on the right and you will come to a fork.

(8) Take the path on the right, ignore a path on the left and follow the stream for a while before moving away from it. At the end of the track, you will come to a T-junction.

(9) Take the path on the right, cross the stream again, then the road (D78) and take the VC2 opposite, towards La Rivière, and climb a hill past the buildings of the hamlet. Reach the first path on the left.

(10) Take this path and continue straight on until you reach the entrance to La Bourdette.

(1) When you reach the road, turn right and head for the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 301 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.48 - alt. 291 m - La Bourdette, downhill path
  3. 2 : km 1.93 - alt. 322 m - Road to Lansan
  4. 3 : km 3.25 - alt. 310 m - Turn-off towards Hilloutet
  5. 4 : km 3.54 - alt. 309 m - Farm gate
  6. 5 : km 4.49 - alt. 222 m - At the crossroads, turn left.
  7. 6 : km 4.68 - alt. 220 m - Towards Lougaron, take the path on the right.
  8. 7 : km 5.32 - alt. 258 m - Maubareyt
  9. 8 : km 6.29 - alt. 205 m - Fork, right
  10. 9 : km 7.45 - alt. 210 m - T-junction. Towards the - Aussoue (rivère) - Affluent de la Save
  11. 10 : km 8.03 - alt. 240 m - Hill, path on the left
  12. S/E : km 9.43 - alt. 301 m - Church car park

Notes

In rainy weather, bring appropriate equipment as there is a shallow ford to cross.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
User 11415529

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike between hills and paths under trees, with several small rivers. Don't be discouraged by the first steep climb. There is a beautiful variety of thistles and you can discover some very beautiful marsh hibiscus.

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Jasper399
Jasper399

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The ford can be quite tricky to cross if it's been wet the day before, as it was in my case. I had the pleasure of seeing a deer pass by, which was nice.

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Shrando31410
Shrando31410

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with climbs, descents, fords – all the attractions of a good trail.
Between 4 and 5, the path runs along the fence and may be hidden by tall grass in spring. This gives the hike its wild appearance.
The ford between 6 and 7 can be tricky to cross in very wet weather. You may need to go to the left to avoid getting your feet wet.

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gerti
gerti

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Hello,
with a 20-minute break, the circular route only takes 2½ hours.
Where is the brick kiln? It would be good to specify.

Otherwise, thank you for adding Agassac to Visorando.

Gert Kilian

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Danielle Robert
Danielle Robert

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, without any difficulties. The route is very hilly, which means there are varied views, particularly of the Pyrenees. The paths are beautiful and there is little tarmac....
So I recommend it. Thank you for this walk.

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ChristianQ
ChristianQ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Hike partly done in foggy weather, but still very good... however, worth doing again in good weather to get a better view of the Pyrenees...

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