The European Route d'Artagnan is the first transnational route intended for horse riding.

It offers a quality, diversified equestrian and cultural experience, through 6 routes and more than 6000 km to cover in Europe.

From Lupiac to Maastricht

From Lupiac in the Gers, birthplace of the musketeer d'Artagnan, to Maastricht in the Netherlands, where he was killed in combat, relive the epic tale of this illustrious character!

The association of European Route d'Artagnan ensures the development of routes and advice to travelers.

The Gers tour on horseback

Discover the 100% Gers loop which connects the Gers sections of 3 routes (the Route de l'Infante, the Route d'Artagnan, the Route Royale). 281 km marked out which invite you to discover the richness of our landscapes, our heritage and to taste the conviviality of the Gers!

This loop can also be covered on foot and by mountain bike.

Practices

In its northern part, the loop shares the route with the GR of Country Heart of Gascony.

The VTOPO company has published a practical Guide with step-by-step mapping, cultural information on each stage and advice for completing the Gers loop.

It is on sale on their website for €29,90.

For hiking in the Gers

GR of Country Heart of Gascony

165 km circuit that links the GR65 to the GR653 through the Gers via Auch, Lavardens, Condom ...

Way of Saint-Jacques de Compostelle

The GR653 between Arles and Somport passes through Auch, Montégut and the Gers with L'Isle-Jourdain as the gateway.