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HAUTE-GARONNE: TOULOUSE AND PYRÉNÉES COMMINGES CULTURAL HERITAGE

Pink brick radiates terracotta warmth, Pyrenean peaks pierce the sky, medieval villages crown the heights. Haute-Garonne is cultural heritage.

≈ 20
Days
887
Km
18
Stops
📖 10 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Discover pink city Toulouse, then head to the Pyrenees via Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges and Bagnères-de-Luchon spas. Haute-Garonne, from pink brick to Pyrenean peaks.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Toulouse

pink brick majesty tower

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Day 1
🔍

Discover

1
Capitol.
2
Saint-Sernin Basilica.
3
Jacobins Convent.
4
Space City.
🎯

Activities

→
Banks of the Garonne.
→
Victor Hugo Market.
→
Gastronomy (cassoulet).
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Next stop
Distance: 87 km
Travel time: 1h44
2
Day

Albi

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Day 2
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Discover

1
Sainte-Cécile Cathedral (UNESCO).
2
Toulouse-Lautrec Museum.
3
Star Farm.
🎯

Activities

→
Berbie Palace Gardens.
→
Astronomy (planetarium).
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Next stop
Distance: 210 km
Travel time: 4h12
3
Day

Fleurance

bastide village square spread

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Day 3
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Discover

1
Archaeological museum.
2
Diana Fountain.
3
Smallest fortified village in France.
4
Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
🎯

Activities

→
Tuesday morning market.
→
Bastide.
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Next stop
Distance: 52 km
Travel time: 1h03
4
Day

Lectoure

hilltop church crown stone

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Day 4
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Discover

1
Armagnac Museum.
2
Circular bastide.
3
Gallo-Roman villa of Séviac (mosaics).
🎯

Activities

→
Lectoure melon (summer).
→
Camp d'Artagnan (medieval siege machines).
→
Armagnac tasting.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 13 km
Travel time: 16min
5
Day

Larressingle

medieval walls preserve stone

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Day 5
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Discover

1
Museum of Fine Arts and Decorative Arts.
2
Sainte-Marie Cathedral (UNESCO).
3
Monumental staircase.
🎯

Activities

→
Château de Cassaigne.
→
Navigation on the Baïse.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 25 km
Travel time: 30min
6
Day

Condom

fortified town anchor tower

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Day 6
🔍

Discover

1
D'Artagnan Statue.
2
Bell art museum (bells).
3
Battle of Muret (1213).
🎯

Activities

→
Flower market (April).
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Unique round square.
→
Auzoue River.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 2 km
Travel time: 2min
7
Day

Fources

circular village charm spread

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Day 7
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Discover

1
Salat.
2
Roman archaeological site (Lugdunum).
3
Marble village.
🎯

Activities

→
Archaeological site.
→
Monday market (one of the most beautiful in Gascony).
→
Country festival (July).
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Next stop
Distance: 5 km
Travel time: 6min
8
Day

Montreal Du Gers

colonnaded square village stone

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Quarries.
2
Étigny Promenade.
3
Fortified church.
🎯

Activities

→
Jacobins Museum.
→
Market (Thursday and Saturday).
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 66 km
Travel time: 1h20
9
Day

Mirande

bastide town village anchor

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Day 9
🔍

Discover

1
Bastide.
2
Museum of Fine Arts and Decorative Arts.
3
Market hall.
🎯

Activities

→
Gers gastronomy.
→
Garonne.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 72 km
Travel time: 1h26
10
Day

Auch

cathedral tower city glow

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Day 10
🔍

Discover

1
Sainte-Marie Cathedral (UNESCO).
2
Monumental staircase.
3
D'Artagnan Statue.
🎯

Activities

→
Volvestre.
→
Market (Thursday).
→
Garonne Valley.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 50 km
Travel time: 1h
11
Day

L Isle Jourdain

river town anchor flow

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3 photos
Day 11
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Discover

1
Lake.
2
Church.
3
Bell art museum (bells).
🎯

Activities

→
Near Saint-Bertrand.
→
Comminges Festival (summer).
→
Pyrenean panorama.
12
Day

Muret

valley village anchor spread

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3 photos
Day 12
🔍

Discover

1
Old town.
2
Church.
3
Battle of Muret (1213).
🎯

Activities

→
Spanish border.
→
Skiing at Superbagnères.
→
Lily Valley.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 82 km
Travel time: 1h38
13
Day

Rieux Volvestre

city anchor tower center

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Day 13
🔍

Discover

1
Cathedral.
2
Medieval bridge.
3
Salat.
🎯

Activities

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Volvestre.
→
Fishing.
→
Religious heritage.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 32 km
Travel time: 39min
14
Day

Saint Gaudens

mountain gateway valley glow

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Day 14
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Discover

1
Collegiate church.
2
Old town.
3
Museum.
🎯

Activities

→
Market (Thursday).
→
Garonne Valley.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 48 km
Travel time: 58min
15
Day

Montrejeau

pilgrimage site crown peak

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Day 15
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Discover

1
Bastide.
2
Market hall.
3
Panorama over the Pyrenees.
🎯

Activities

→
Market (Saturday).
→
Near Saint-Bertrand.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 71 km
Travel time: 1h25
16
Day

Saint Bertrand De Comminges

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Day 16
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Discover

1
Cathedral.
2
Cloister.
3
Roman archaeological site (Lugdunum).
4
Most Beautiful Villages of France.
🎯

Activities

→
Comminges Festival (summer).
→
Pyrenean panorama.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 20 km
Travel time: 24min
17
Day

Saint Beat

mountain village glow high

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7 photos
Day 17
🔍

Discover

1
Marble village.
2
Church.
3
Quarries.
🎯

Activities

→
Spanish border.
→
Hiking.
→
Fishing.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 33 km
Travel time: 40min
18
Day

Bagneres De Luchon

thermal spa water heritage

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Day 18
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Discover

1
Thermal baths.
2
Étigny Promenade.
3
Old town.
🎯

Activities

→
Thermal cure.
→
Skiing at Superbagnères.
→
Hiking.
+1 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 19 km
Travel time: 22min

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 16 and 24 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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