Estadens: Mountain Bike Loop and Résurgence de Saint-Paul

Estadens offers several ways to plan a trip: the official Le Bois du Thouas N°34 cross-country mountain bike loop, the Col de Larrieu Flow Trail N°53, and the multi-use hiking area at Col de Larrieu. Another named landscape feature is the Résurgence de Saint-Paul, near the Chapelle Saint-Paul de Pujos. These features differ in type: a loop, a described descent, a planned multi-use area, and a spring.

Mountain bike loop starting at the town hall

Cagire Garonne Salat designates the Le Bois du Thouas N°34 loop as an official blue cross-country mountain bike route. It starts in front of Estadens town hall and passes through a forest described as pleasant and shady. The starting point, loop format, rating, and forest setting are the defining features of this route. Different details matter when comparing it with the Col de Larrieu Flow Trail N°53: that route is described as a downhill trail, and its descent to the hamlet of Bataille includes specific trail features. When choosing between the two cycling options, consider whether you are looking for a designated cross-country loop or a descent with named terrain features.

Flow trail and descent to the hamlet of Bataille

The described route of the Col de Larrieu Flow Trail N°53 runs through the municipal forest of Estadens and then descends toward Estadens. The descent to the hamlet of Bataille includes bermed turns, tables, and rollers. These terms refer to different trail features and terrain shapes: a bermed turn has a raised outer edge, a table has a flat top section, and rollers are rises along the trail. The route and its condition may change; check both before riding.

Spring near the Chapelle Saint-Paul de Pujos

The Résurgence de Saint-Paul is a spring that emerges from a cave near the Chapelle Saint-Paul de Pujos. Its emergence from the cave is its defining feature; the nearby chapel provides another point of reference for identifying this landscape feature. Unlike the route descriptions, the focus here is on the spring and its emergence from the cave.

Multi-use hiking area at Col de Larrieu

An agreement concluded in 2023 names Estadens and Chein-Dessus in connection with the multi-use hiking area at Col de Larrieu. A shared starting area for hiking, horse riding, and cycling was to be established at the pass. A 300-metre green-rated flow trail for beginner mountain bikers was also planned. Before setting out, check the current signage and local implementation status. The blue rating applies to the official N°34 loop; the green rating applies to the planned 300-metre flow trail for beginners.

For orientation, distinguish between two starting points: Le Bois du Thouas N°34 starts in front of the town hall; a shared starting area for several activities was planned at Col de Larrieu. The information addresses different planning questions—the starting point of a specific loop and the planned meeting point for several types of tours.

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For the broader travel overview: Haute-Garonne.