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HEART OF GASCOGNE LOOP – N°1

Departing from Auch, set off to discover the bastides and picturesque hilltop villages. Varied landscapes where castles, farms of character, wind and water mills nestle... The circuit leaves from Auch, capital of the department, rich in vestiges of the past. The Sainte-Marie Cathedral, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, is flamboyantly Gothic with its stained glass windows by Arnaud-de-Moles and its richly sculpted stalls.
The prefecture, a former bishopric whose facade is adorned with fluted pilasters of Corinthian order, the Tower of Armagnac and the statue of d'Artagnan dominate the monumental staircase.

Do not miss to visit the pousterles, very narrow and picturesque alleys in steep steps, which connect the upper town to the valley of the Gers.

In the heart of Gascony, this route invites you to discover the bastides (Pavie, Mirande, Bassoues with its keep, Jegun ...) and the picturesque hilltop villages (Lavardens and its imposing castle, place of many exhibitions, Ordan-Larroque , flower village 4 flowers, Roquelaure ...).

Route

In detail

  • Distance: 120 km
  • Roaming duration: 7 hour (s)
  • Type of route: Touring cyclist