Tourroc from Sacoué

A pleasant hike from the village of Sacoué, through the Bois du Mont Sacon (or Saqueton). Cool in summer and sheltered in winter, the entire route is through the forest. At the summit, a sheltered orientation table has been built on an ancient sanctuary consisting of the remains of votive altars from the Gallo-Roman period, possibly dedicated to Jupiter, and currently preserved at the Saint-Raymond Museum in Toulouse. Breathtaking view all the way to Aneto.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.30 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 3,100 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 3,100 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,039 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,939 ft

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Description of the walk

Access via Montréjeau: head south towards Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, leave Saint-Bertrand on your right and continue on the D925, then the D125 to the village of Sacoué. Park opposite the church (please note: do not park in front of the drinking troughs), or alternatively in front of the cemetery (on the right as you enter the village), or in the Chemin Vidalet car park (first road on the right after the cemetery).

(S/E) With your back to the church, head straight on along Chemin du Sarrat to the next junction.

(1) Continue along Chemin du Sarrat, to the left, until you reach the end of the tarmac road.

(2) Take the path on the right which leads into the forest and continue until you come to a forest track.

(3) Turn left and walk for about fifty metres until you come to a path on the right. Turn right and follow it to a landmark rock, situated at a junction.

(4) Carry on straight ahead. Ignore the track branching off to the left.

(5) Turn right and walk for about 400 metres, climbing towards the summit. Just before the 1318-metre mark, the track widens (car park) and forms a three-way junction. Make sure you reach this junction.

(6) Turn left onto the track that climbs through the forest. This track is marked by a gate. Continue straight on to the ridge (towards Pic de Pène Toue). Please note: a few metres before reaching the three-way junction, a path branches off to the left. Do not take this path. It is easy to spot as two large stones block the entrance; it is flat at first, then descends quite steeply.

(7) Carry on straight ahead towards the ridge.

(8) Ignore the path branching off to the right and carry on straight ahead to join the ridge at Pic de Pène Toue.

(9) Turn right and follow the ridge to the summit.

(10) Enjoy the panoramic views. Return via the same route to the church at Sacoué (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,939 ft - Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste (Sacoué)
  2. 1 : mi 0.05 - alt. 1,946 ft - Chemin du Sarrat
  3. 2 : mi 0.35 - alt. 1,991 ft - End of the Chemin du Sarrat
  4. 3 : mi 1.95 - alt. 3,543 ft - Forest track
  5. 4 : mi 2.1 - alt. 3,652 ft - Landmark rock
  6. 5 : mi 2.62 - alt. 4,259 ft - Forest track
  7. 6 : mi 2.88 - alt. 4,416 ft - Three-Way Junction
  8. 7 : mi 3.18 - alt. 4,672 ft - Crossroads
  9. 8 : mi 3.35 - alt. 4,829 ft - Crossroads
  10. 9 : mi 3.44 - alt. 4,869 ft - Ridge of Mont Saqueton
  11. 10 : mi 3.65 - alt. 5,039 ft - Tourroc
  12. S/E : mi 7.3 - alt. 1,939 ft - Église Saint-Jean-l'Évangéliste (Sacoué)

Notes

Completed on 30 June 2021 in 5 hours 15 minutes, excluding breaks.

Average gradient of 20 per cent, steady and sustained throughout the route. This justifies the upgrade in difficulty from ‘moderate’ to ‘difficult’.

The GPS track sometimes deviates from the IGN base map but is consistent with OSM.

From point (9), on the ridge of Mont de Saqueton, take care on the southern side, where there are climbing cliffs. In winter, or if there are still snowfields, do not approach the edge, as snowdrifts may obscure the sheer drop.

In summer, the summit is used as a summer grazing area for sheep.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
We're delighted that you enjoyed the hike.

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User 15999615

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike through the woods to reach the summit, with fantastic views of the Pyrenees and the Haute Garonne/Gers plain.
6 km of non-stop, linear and steep climbing.
No technical sections, but you'll need to be in good shape! 😉

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment and we are delighted that you enjoyed the hike.

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boulasse32
boulasse32

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike, with a respectable elevation gain throughout, magnificent map.
Exceptional views

A must-do

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I'm glad you enjoyed the hike.

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remi meiffren
remi meiffren

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hikes taken on a beautiful autumn day, the route is completely shaded by beautiful beech trees, except at the summit.
It must be very pleasant in summer...
However, there are no springs or water points along the route.
The path is very easy to walk on despite the 950m elevation gain.
It took us 2 hours and 5 minutes to reach the summit at a fairly steady pace, so allow around 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the summit.
The view from the top above the rocky outcrops is superb, with a very nice orientation table!

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I'm glad you enjoyed the hike.

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silmar65
silmar65

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike starting from the village of Sacoué. The elevation gain is quite significant but steady, and the trail runs through the woods almost to the end (ideal when it's hot).
The view from the orientation table is magnificent. In addition to the various peaks, you can see (with binoculars) the castles of Mauvezin and Valmirande, the cathedral of Saint Bertrand and Valcabrère.
The site is an ancient Roman sacred site, which adds to its cultural interest (well explained by a sign on site).
Ascent completed in 2 hours 20 minutes.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I did this hike in foggy weather. I think the view must be exceptional on a clear day.

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Thierry DESCONNETS
Thierry DESCONNETS

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 02, 2023
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.
On this second day of the year, the weather is very mild, but the rain caught up with me when I reached the summit.
Shrouded in clouds, Tourroc did not show me its most beautiful view.
I will return on a sunny day.
The path through the woods is very pleasant.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I'm glad you enjoyed the hike.

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UK
UK

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2022
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, with a magnificent arrival at the summit. Exceptional views of the Pyrenees from Pic du Midi to Vallier
and, of course, the plain. Very nice orientation table at the summit of Turroc, with lots of detail; views of Spain, Posets, Maladetta, Aneto, Encantats. Choose a sunny day...
You can drive up to the two car parks indicated on the IGN UK map.

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JM58
JM58

Thank you for your comment.
I am delighted that you had a lovely day.

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Amarette
Amarette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The most difficult part of this hike is getting to the starting point. Small roads are not always suitable for passing other vehicles.
Otherwise, at the summit, the view is superb and the orientation table is very accurate.

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JM58
JM58

Glad you had a good time!

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