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In Montaigut-sur-Save, sacred architectural heritage and art meet hiking and mountain biking in the Forêt de Bouconne. There are also horseback rides, creative workshops and the Sav’à Groover festival, held every year in early June.

Churches and history

The oldest parts of the Église Saint-Pierre—the choir and much of the single-nave body—probably date from the 14th and 15th centuries. Three chapels were added in the 17th and 18th centuries. The wall bell tower, built in 1835, holds two large bells, both dated 1835.

Notre-Dame d’Alet also tells the story of several historical periods: the chapel was built in the 11th century after an apparition of the Virgin Mary and rebuilt in 1673 after being destroyed during the Wars of Religion. Its furnishings include three Baroque altarpieces, Burgundian-style sculptures and a 17th-century terracotta Pietà. A shaded footpath connects the Église Saint-Pierre to Notre-Dame d’Alet.

Hiking and nature in the Forêt de Bouconne

Montaigut-sur-Save is one of the municipalities bordering the Bouconne forest massif, which is listed as a ZNIEFF. The Base de Loisirs de Bouconne is located in the Forêt de Bouconne, within the municipality of Montaigut-sur-Save. It welcomes visitors and groups. Activities include hiking trails, an ecology trail, an orienteering course and guided nature tours. Bikes are available to rent at the base from March to October; seasonal availability may change. Before your trip, check whether rentals are available on your dates.

The Liaison Montaigut-Daux is a yellow-marked hiking trail of moderate difficulty. The three-hour route starts in Montaigut-sur-Save and ends in Daux. Details may change, so check them before planning a hike.

Mountain bike route No. 5 in the Forêt de Bouconne starts at the Base de Loisirs de Bouconne. It is 19 kilometres long, takes four hours and is of moderate difficulty. The route follows easy-to-ride forest tracks, winding trails and some more technically challenging sections. It is suitable for mountain bikers with intermediate experience. At four hours, the stated ride time is one hour longer than the three-hour Liaison Montaigut-Daux—a useful distinction when comparing the two routes by duration and mode of travel.

Horseback rides, creative workshops and a festival

The Écuries d’Abako offer horseback rides and outings by horse or pony year-round, by reservation. The activities cater to everyone from beginners to advanced riders and range from one or two hours to a half or full day. Activities and availability may change, so confirm your date in advance.

At L’Encrière Végétale, participants create their own watercolours and natural paints in creative workshops, and dye and print fabrics using plant-based dyes and motifs. The workshops last half a day or a full day and are open to everyone. This offers a creative day out distinct from the more active options in the area.

The Sav’à Groover festival takes place every year in early June in Montaigut-sur-Save. If you want to plan your trip around it, check the dates for that year’s edition in advance.

Discover more destinations: Revel, Balma, Ponlat-Taillebourg, Lège, Montmaurin, Gragnague, Oô, Portet-Sur-Garonne.

For the regional travel overview: Haute-Garonne.