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Promenade du Ker
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Description
Perforated by caves, this site has been frequented throughout history.
Walk to the summit of Ker de Massat, a remarkable viewpoint perched high above the Massat valley.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0.00 In front of the equestrian center, head for Biert on the departmental road that runs along the left bank of the Arac.
From St-Girons, take the D3 or D618 towards Massat as far as Biert; go straight on towards Massat for 1.5 kms and turn right towards the “Boutou” riding school.
0.20 At the Biert bridge, follow the signs for Col de Sarraillé, then fork immediately onto the road which climbs to the left; 5mns later, take the path which goes off to the left into the forest.
Start in front of the equestrian center.
0.35 After crossing the road lined with houses on the ridgeline, take the path which continues straight on to the south. After a last barn on the right, turn 90° to the left and reach a track. From here, the trail turns 90° left again, heading north and skirting a property.
1.00 Follow the forest path past the ruins and small chapel of Saint-Branda, and after a final steep climb to the summit of Ker de Massat. Take the same path back down, and after skirting the property, the path forks to the left.
1.15 Take a track that leads to a property, from where there are two possible variants: for riders, continue straight ahead; for walkers, turn right before the house (beware of fences and livestock).
GR described for this route
GR de pays described for this route
Maintained trail described for this circuit Unused track or trail for this circuit
Continuity of direction Turn left Wrong directionright1.35 Cross a stream and turn left as far as the Lirbat wash-house and the D618; from here, turn left and follow the road for 200 m.1.50 end- Arrive in front of the riding school.
Environments
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Couserans Pyrénées - 24/06/2024
www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/
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Open period
All year round.
Type of land
Ground
Contact
Phone : 05 61 96 26 60
Email : contact@tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com
Website : www.tourisme-couserans-pyrenees.com/
Location complements
Departure from the Massat equestrian center
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