Hiking Midi-Pyrénées

It is difficult to classify this path: magic hiking, sensory journey, nature exit, enchanting place? Go, the best is still to discover it by yourself, délacez your shoes and commute, not the bitumen, but the earth and gadoue in everything they have more fun! A playful exit, the Barefoot Trail allows you over 1 km to recover with many sensations by walking on very different elements. Fresh soil, roughness of warm sand, aspérité of stone or wood… huge stones to bamboo, feet délestés of their yoke tell stories and they are fabulous. It must be said that the site winds along a creek and runs in the forest, shaded in summer, it is a pure moment of communion with nature. You are autonomous and an hour and a half is required to savour each step. It goes without saying that the mud is a success! Even when you came to the end, the day is not finished: The jeunes workshops are offered to young people as well as to sand bins where they can stack stones and wooden ends to give life to characters: the top!

And here we go, my kiki, for an adrenaline rush! With H2O Vives, thrills in the mountains supervised by professionals specialized in this environment. White water sports: rafting, canyoning, hydrospeed or canoraft, all guaranteed thrills. But also many other adventures around caving or orienteering. More unusual but just as fun and accessible to all: the arapaho. Climb on this wide-wheeled scooter and follow your guide down the forest paths!

For over 35 years, the Office des Sports de Montagne has been offering a wide range of activities to satisfy visitors' thirst for adventure. Forerunners in canyoning, they introduced the first all-inclusive packages for these activities. They also offer year-round outdoor activities such as via ferrata, water trekking in Spain, rafting on the Neste d'Aure, downhill scootering, paragliding, snowshoe trekking, and much more!

A dozen marked hiking trails (from 5.5 to 18.5 kilometers) allow you to discover the country of the Two Shores around Valence d'Agen, Goudourville, Espalais or Auvillar... The paths, accessible to all, are practicable on foot, bike or horseback. The circuits must be requested from the tourist offices of the Deux-Rives district (Valence, Auvillar, Donzac). They will provide you with maps and charts even if everything is signposted.

At the gateway to Bigorre, the countryside reveals its charm through 18 signposted walking loops, offering an immersion into the canton of Rabastens, with the chance to discover its flora, fauna and local heritage. The area boasts a wealth of landscapes, from hillsides to forests. In all, there are 170 kilometers to explore on foot or mountain bike. Don't forget to venture out on the famous Adour trail, but be sure to visit www.adouretaffluents.fr, as the water can sometimes be capricious.

The tourist office provides you with all the documents relating to the Nestier-Lombres-Montegut cultural circuit. A detailed map showing the five signposted hiking trails will guide you through the paths of the Neste canton. From the easy 12 km route to the more extensive 30 km route. Explore the different eras of history, from prehistory to more recent times, with sites such as the Mont Arès monastery. Along the way you'll see Celtic and Roman remains.

Forty years of experience! Passionate about the great outdoors, Sud Rando organizes trips and walks to help you live your love of nature to the fullest. Each season has its own destination, everywhere in France and even abroad. In Aveyron, the choice is concentrated on the South of the department and the Larzac in particular. Hiking or multi-activity holidays (canoeing, mountain biking, caving, via ferrata...), the organization proposes you to discover all the assets of the territory via circuits accessible to all and which mix hiking, open air and gastronomy.

To enjoy the beauties of the region with passionate people, in a spirit of sharing and with optimized safety conditions, call on the Bureau des Accompagnateurs du Volvestre. A team of mountain professionals, all state-qualified, will accompany you through the Pyrenees. If you have time, extend your stay by a weekend or a week to discover the massif on the Spanish side.

Two tours in one! At the beginning of Brie, this divisible course in two parts pace up the area surrounding the town and the valley of Lavra. The first loop leaves south in a wooded area, while the second, in the east, climbs to the slopes of Terrefort, offering on the way an excellent views of the Pyrenees (at least weather permitting). If 8 km are too long walk for you, choose à la carte, the option that suits you best!

Price: free.

Distance: buckle integral: 8.3 km; buckle southern: 3.5 km; buckle is: 4.8 km away.

Problem: easy.

On this easy walk through the heart of the town, you will quickly understand why stone and art are the emblems of Moissac. Starting from the cloister, you will slowly make your way towards the Saint-Pierre abbey church and the tympanum, then, before continuing to the Place des Récollets, make a detour to the former abbey palace. Then take successively the rue du Général-Gras, the rue des Arts and the rue Sainte-Catherine, without missing the beautiful Saint-Jacques church on the way.

On foot or by bike, go to Boudou for this outing to the birds. From the bridge of Coudol you are quickly heading to the leisure base of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, from which you will enjoy a privileged point of view on the same name, formed by the confluence of the Tarn and the Garonne. If the place is ideal for the practice of nautical activities, it is also a large ornithological reserve, recognized for the diversity of bird species that inhabit it. The observatory is a little further away; to reach it, you will have to walk along the banks of the Garonne over two kilometres. Then continue to the village of Saint-Nicolas-de-la-Grave, before you go back.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 12,3 km.

Difficulty: .

Here is an urban hike, accessible in the middle of the city, and yet in the nature, along the Tarn and the Caussels. These three trails take you through a preserved and maintained country setting for 7 kilometers along the GR 36. The "sentier des Berges" first links the cathedral parking lot to the mouth of the Caussels stream, then gives way to the "Sentier sauvage", between the Pont-Neuf and the avenue du Loirat. Finally, the Mouline trail ends the loop, stretching to the Planques parking lot.

The tours of Albi's historic center take you on a walking adventure, accessible to all and free of charge. Equipped with explanatory panels, three itineraries reveal the city's secrets and guide you through its picturesque districts. The purple circuit lets you discover the charms of the Castelviel, Castelnau and Bourg Saint-Salvi districts. The gold circuit takes you through the lively streets of Patus Cremat and Vigan. The azure circuit allows you to admire the landscapes of the Berges du Tarn and Les Combes. Get your map from the Tourist Office or download it from their website.

Price: free.

Duration: 1h30 on average.

Difficulty: easy.

From Castres, the path of the little train of Lacaune invites you to hike in a bucolic setting, partly along the Agoût river. Gardens, streams, undergrowth and small bridges are on the program - be careful with children when you overhang the river. After eight kilometers of walking, jogging or biking, you will reach the medieval village of Burlats. In addition to its several monuments, you will find toilets and a water point. The more athletic walkers can continue the hike towards Lacaune.

Starting from the Col du Soulor, two discovery trails follow one another to reveal the wonders of this magnificent mountain site, which is also a migratory passage for birds. You begin your exploration at an altitude of 1,474 meters on the sentier des Rapaces, which takes 45 minutes to complete. Featuring five informative panels, it guides you to the La Tachouère restaurant, showing you how to recognize the different species. Then the Passereaux trail (1h30) takes over, offering a more playful route through the forest.

Short, easy and without big difference in level, this circuit reserves you a breathtaking point of view on the valley of the Lot and on the city of Capdenac-Gare. But this is not its only asset. From the parking lot of the ramparts of Capdenac-le-Haut, the itinerary leads you to the Gaulish fountain and the fountain of Caesar, two masterpieces of the historical heritage of the town. You are here on the site of the battle of Uxellodunum, the last battle of the Gallic War, in 51 BC.

On foot or by bike, this hiking loop reserves a varied and varied landscape. However, rest assured that there are no big difficulties in perspective! In a landscape of slopes and vineyards, your journey leads you in particular to the villages of Juillac and Tourdun, to close the Aménagé lake, km away. In the summer, why not complete your effort with the comfort of a swimming? With family or friends, here is an interesting option for the Sunday exit!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 15,4 km.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow and black.

When you're lucky enough to live or stay at altitude, there are some physical activities that just flow out of you! Nordic hiking is a perfect example. At Col de Picotalen, there are three signposted routes for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. If you're a beginner or have little training, we recommend the shortest. Its 3.6 kilometers will already give you a great view of the snow-covered mountains. Cross-country skis, sledges and snowshoes are available for hire from the chalet.

The remarkable sequence of religious oratories dedicated to the crucifixion of Christ, which you can admire today, is largely the result of the unstinting commitment of the residents. Built in the second half of the ^19th century, the chapels were damaged during the war and then forgotten under a thicket of brambles. It wasn't until 1984 that a voluntary clearing initiative was undertaken by the villagers.

Hike Occitane is a 6-minute walk from May 2016 to the end of October 2016. These hikes are aimed at discovering the natural beauties and the sights of the Midi-Pyrénées region. On October 29 and 30, the «Hike Occitane» will be held in Eycheil.

Located at the exit of Saint-Girons, Eycheil is a municipality of the Regional Natural Park of the Ariègeoises Pyrenees. With its 450 hectares from west to east, at the foot of the cliffs of the Sourroque massif (1 100 m), Eycheil is the ideal starting point for various walks.

Home and registration

In the Fêtes Ballroom. A p. m. October 29, 7 p. m. October 30

Departure and distance

October 29: 14 h for a 1 km thematic circuit (difference 230 m)

October 30: 9 h 30 for a thematic circuit with and commented on 5,5 km without uneven.