Because our region is full of beautiful landscapes, we’ve decided to give you the lowdown on 5 hikes within 100 km of Toulouse – so you don’t have to go too far either. So strap on your backpacks and hiking boots, you’re in for a treat!
1. The Saint-Sauveur de Foix trail
Fully signposted walk
Style: round trip | Distance: 4.4km | Duration: 2h45 | Difficulty: medium
Get ready to climb: while the ascent to the top of this hike can be quite steep, the views are well worth the effort! Foix, in the heart of the AriègePyrenees, boasts an exceptional heritage and landscape. It’s no wonder that the Chemin du Saint-Sauveur is cherished by its inhabitants: the view from the summit is breathtaking!
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2. The village of Rieux-Volvestre
Fully signposted walk
Style : loop | Distance : 12km | Duration : 3h | Difficulty : easy
Step back in time on this family-friendly hike and follow in the footsteps of a village unlike any other, Rieux-Volvestre. Boasting a unique dual cultural heritage (ancient Gallic village and medieval city), its picturesque houses and Sainte-Marie de Rieux Cathedral will take you to another world!
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3. The Ganguise loop
Fully signposted walk
Style: loop | Distance: 6km | Duration: 2h | Difficulty: easy
Looking for an outing near a lake that’s accessible to the whole family? Now you can, thanks to this very easy two-hour hike. Starting from the charming village of Molleville, glide through the peaceful hills of the Piège and enjoy unique views of the Lauragais and the Pyrenees. The finish at Lac de la Ganguise is ideal for lunch!
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4. The Mas-d’Azil dolmen
Fully signposted walk
Style: loop | Distance: 3km | Duration: 1h45 | Difficulty: very easy
Want to lose yourself in another dimension while keeping an eye on one of France’ s most beautiful mountain ranges: the Pyrenees? We’ve got just the hike for you: head for the heights of Mas-d’Azil and the fabulous Cap del Pouech dolmen. Who knows, you might just catch a glimpse of some mystical entities…
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5. Pic du Gar
Almost all marked trails
Style : loop | Distance : 12.5km | Duration : 7h | Difficulty : difficult
Attention seasoned hikers: this trail, starting from the town of Bezins-Garraux, is for you! Not that it’s one of the most difficult, but you’ll need to be patient to reach the end of the 7-hour walk! The effort will be more than rewarded, thanks to the magnificent view of the Saint-Béat valley from the summit. Get out the camera…
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