The village of Courrensan located in the Gers, located on a fortified rocky spur, retains the remains of ancient ramparts. The narrow streets and beautiful medieval houses lead to the feudal castle.
History, culture and heritage
To discover along the way:
. village of Courrensan
– feudal castle (12th century)
– the Côtes de Gascogne vineyard: colombard, ugni blanc, sauvignon, chardonnay
Route details
Description
1- Go down the D118 for 200m. At the bend, turn right onto the stone path (below the castle) which becomes grassy.
2- Continue straight on the path along the Auzoue river for 1 km. Go up to the right to reach the vineyard plots. The path winds and ends at a wide path.
3 – Turn left, pass below the Baqué estate then go up onto a plateau of vines. Follow the small path in the undergrowth on the left.
4 – At the crossroads turn right on the road for 1,6 km until you reach the D113.
5 – Follow the D113 on the left for 300m, then take an avenue of vines on the right. Cross the Coeur farm driveway. Continue along the vineyard path for 200m. Turn right onto a farm road which winds between the crops and reach a small grove to emerge onto a road.
6 – Turn right on the road, follow the stone path, go up towards the Guillounet farm. After the buildings, go left. 400m further, before the “Roussa” sign, turn right onto the path then an avenue of vines to arrive at the D113.
7 – Take the D113 on the right for 100m and turn left towards Arrocs. Before the private road, turn right and go down 300m.
2 – Take the route used on the outward journey to the left and return to the starting point.
2- Continue straight on the path along the Auzoue river for 1 km. Go up to the right to reach the vineyard plots. The path winds and ends at a wide path.
3 – Turn left, pass below the Baqué estate then go up onto a plateau of vines. Follow the small path in the undergrowth on the left.
4 – At the crossroads turn right on the road for 1,6 km until you reach the D113.
5 – Follow the D113 on the left for 300m, then take an avenue of vines on the right. Cross the Coeur farm driveway. Continue along the vineyard path for 200m. Turn right onto a farm road which winds between the crops and reach a small grove to emerge onto a road.
6 – Turn right on the road, follow the stone path, go up towards the Guillounet farm. After the buildings, go left. 400m further, before the “Roussa” sign, turn right onto the path then an avenue of vines to arrive at the D113.
7 – Take the D113 on the right for 100m and turn left towards Arrocs. Before the private road, turn right and go down 300m.
2 – Take the route used on the outward journey to the left and return to the starting point.