Hiking Midi-Toulousain

Seen from the village, it is impressive. Intimidating, almost. More than 300 metres above your heads, perched on its «pog» at 1 207 metres above sea level, it even tends to demotivate the least brave. However, the hiking that takes you to you is most glamorous, and the view from there… A let us lose the words! You dominate the whole region: the country of Olmes, the lake of Montbel, and even in the distant weather, the Mediterranean. Please note that the end of the ascent and access to the castle are paid: a modest and justified amount to the views of the maintenance they require.

Tariff: € 5,50 per adult, € 3 per child aged 8 to 15; free for people under 8 years of age.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: average.

In four kilometres and a good time of walking, this family-run promenade will take you to the Cabane hut, from where you will enjoy a panorama of the Pyrenees… But don't hurry too much, we're not there yet! It would be a shame to go next to the chapels that are your itinerary without appreciating their value! For history, it was Abbot Rousse who was the author, in the second half of the th century. All were then decorated with fourteen paintings, illustrating the fourteen steps of the cross road.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4 km.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Departure: parking of the Église church (hamlet of Mas-d'Azil).

A short walk, not too long and easy to access. The circuit starts at the Ferme farm, which you will have to cross towards Couminge. Here, don't miss the famous dolmen of the same name. Follow your path to the south on the signposted trail: the hamlet of Lavielle will be your next step. The curious nature will not resist the desire to climb to the castle's platform - smart, because it offers a remarkable panorama! Complete the loop now, towards the Moulis by the west; After the Ferme farm, a wooden trail will bring you back to the right port!

Tariff: free.

Distance: 4,5 km.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Common departure: Comrade (Ferme farm).

Come and discover the heritage of Saint-Lizier! The walk starts at the cathedral, which we advise you to visit. Let us also remember its cloister, just next door, and on its chore: rich pieces of jewellery are exposed. The next step will then be the episcopal city and its Gallo-Roman ramparts, but first look at the th century buildings along the Rue des Nobles. Your journey continues through the cross of Pouterol, the Palais des Évêques and then reached Notre-Dame-de-Marsan: In the Middle Ages, the city welcomed many pilgrims who hoped to be treated with the plague. Further, go left on the D 218: It will take you to the cross of Salucie and then to Mont, last step before joining your starting point.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: .

At the beginning of the church, this 8 kilometre circuit takes you to the clayey soils of Cante, formerly operated by a company of Saverdun to manufacture briquettes. The landscapes alternate between wood, fields and meadows. There are a few points of view across the route, first on the Côteaux du, then on the Terrefort Hill or the Pyrénées Pyrenees. If you live there, this walk is also an opportunity to discover the few surrounding hamlets: you will pass through those of Sinafé, Guilhamet, and the said Jean Blanc.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 7,8 km.

Difficulty: .

The urban promenade is pretty cool: walk through the streets of the city, visit its emblematic monuments, stroll on its squares, do why not a little shopping… Yet when you don't know anything about architecture, you often go next door to the most important here: the history of the city. If this is missing, go to the built heritage of Montauban with a speaker guide. The cathedral Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, the former college, the church of St. Jacques, the Pont-Vieux or the National Place will soon have no secrets for you!

Tariff: 5,20 € per adult; 2,70 € per child (add € 3,50 for museum entrance).

Duration: variable variable

Difficulty: .

Other practical information: calendar of guided tours available on the website of the Office de Tourisme de Montauban: www.montauban-tourisme.com.

Overlooking the valley, the castles of Bruniquel celebrate the eponymous village, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. There are two of them: a «old castle» dating back to the thirteenth century and a «young castle» built in the fifteenth century, following family rivalries. However, it is the young castle that will be abandoned until it is listed as a historic monument in the nineteenth century. Since then, guided tours are being organized from March to November to discover the history of these two buildings, which have meanwhile served as the backdrop to Robert Enrico's old rifle.

Tariff: € 3,50 for the free visit, 4.50 € for guided tour.

Duration: free.

Difficulty: easy.