Tour of Lake Thésauque

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If you're looking for a pleasant walk in the heart of Lauragais, Lac de la Thésauque, near Toulouse, straddling the municipalities of Montgeard and Nailloux, offers an easy route. There are many amenities on site and in the surrounding area. If you want more information about the route, check out my YouTube channel "Zoom Randos"!
Enjoy your walk!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.57 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 25 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 24 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 224 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 199 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Montgeard (31560)
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    Start/End: N 43.358025° / E 1.645517°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2145E
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the foot of the lake's dyke.

(S/E) Head towards the lake on the gravel path.

Continue straight ahead towards the campsite, walk past the bars and restaurants, then stay on the main path that runs along the eastern shore of the lake.

(2) Pass an insect hut (where you can stop for a break) and continue along the lake. Join the D25 and follow it to the right until you reach the small car park.

(3) Take the path on the right to continue around the lake. Listen to the wildlife!

(4) Turn left, then leave the wooden fitness equipment on your left and continue along the path towards the dyke. Cross the dyke.

Take the gravel path on the left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 199 m - Car park - Thésauque (rivière) - Affluent de l'Hers-Mort
  2. 1 : km 0.23 - alt. 212 m - Digue du - Lac de la Tésauque
  3. 2 : km 1.72 - alt. 211 m - Insect hut
  4. 3 : km 2.31 - alt. 211 m - Montgeard car park
  5. 4 : km 4.28 - alt. 210 m - Turn right at the fork
  6. S/E : km 5.57 - alt. 200 m - Car park

Notes

Parking for people with disabilities
Toilets + Outdoor shower
Campsite
Bar
Pizzeria
Restaurants

If you want more information about the guidebook, check out my YouTube channel "Zoom Randos"!

Worth a visit

Information panels about the flora and fauna along the entire route.

Picnic tables with a children's play area at the start of the walk.
Water park (during the summer season)
Paddleboard and pedalo hire.

Nearby:
Equestrian centre
Inn + Hotel
Shops (near the centre of Nailloux)
Outlet village

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Poolorando
Poolorando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Despite the water park being packed on this Saturday in August, we only encountered two people during our walk. An easy walk with few people despite its accessibility.

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cgodart2
cgodart2

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk around the lake, enhanced by educational signs. It is more shaded than the description suggests.
When the "Aqualand" water park is open, it is certainly much noisier.

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soniadel
soniadel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy walk.

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19MCT
19MCT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, very easy walk around the lake. Lots of birdsong.

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Papy_canard
Papy_canard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely family walk, with turtles and grey herons in particular.
Thank you.

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