Entre vignasse et fontasses

Between Vineyards and Springs

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Limbrassac
11.4 km
4h
Medium
  • This 12 km walk is the perfect chance to discover three charming villages. Rich in small heritage, this route also leads you to the old water mill in Limbrassac and the Laouzado spring in Troye d’Ariège.

  • Saint-Romain is the patron of this small Romanesque church, whose extreme simplicity is part of its charm. It stands out for its southern portal, a typical feature of Romanesque art. Most Romanesque churches only have one door, but Limbrassac’s church had two: the northern one, which opened onto the village square, had pointed arches but is now walled up.
    La Laouzado Spring in Troye d’Ariège: For a long time, this was the village’s only fountain before drinking water was supplied.
  • Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
    1- Head towards the town hall, located in the former presbytery. On your right, you’ll see the sign marking the start of the trail. Go down the path between the houses. At the stream, take the path to the left that joins the road.

    2- On the road, turn right, cross the bridge, and continue straight towards Mirepoix.

    3- At the village exit, take the dirt road to the left, called Chemin des Vignasses, for about 2 km.

    4- Turn right at the intersection with the road, then right again just before the hamlet of Cartiès.

    5- Follow the main path that goes uphill and then downhill toward Saint-Julien de Gras Capou.

    6- In the village, turn right onto the descending road. At the intersection, turn left towards Mirepoix for just over 600 meters.

    7- Leave the road and take the steep path uphill on your right. After about 400 meters, take the path to the right that leads to Troye d’Ariège.

    8- In Troye, keep going straight, due south. You’ll pass a calvary, the path to the Laouzado spring, and a small airfield before reaching the hamlet of St-Paul about 2 km further.

    9- In St-Paul, turn right to rejoin the road, passing through the hamlet of Gabach on the way back to Limbrassac.

    10- In Limbrassac, you’ll pass a restored water mill before reaching the starting point again.
  • Departure
    Limbrassac
  • Difference in height
    209.667 m
  • Plain text period
    All year round daily.
  • Environment
    • In the country
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
210 meters of difference in height
  • Maximum altitude : 476 m
  • Minimum altitude : 344 m
  • Total positive elevation : 210 m
  • Total negative elevation : -210 m
  • Max positive elevation : 81 m
  • Min positive elevation : -75 m
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome