Vélo Pour Tous à Simorre

Start: Fortified Church of Simorre

Head north on Place de l'église (29 m)

Turn left to stay on Place de l'église (55 m)

Turn right to stay on Place de l'église (54 m)

Turn left onto Boulevard du Nord (85 m)

Turn left onto Boulevard Don Brugelle/D12.

At the roundabout, take the first right toward Betcave-Aguin (D129)

Continue to the intersection with D283.

At D283, turn left and continue to the village of Betcave-Aguin.

Pass the village and continue straight ahead, heading south on the Meilhan road.

At the intersection with Chemin de Gimbelet, turn left.

When the road splits into a “Y”, continue right on Chemin de la Jourdiane.

Continue straight ahead until you reach D12.

Turn left on D12 to return to the village of Simorre.

Before leaving: 

Make sure the bike is in perfect mechanical condition, including tires and brakes

Ensure the bike is properly adjusted to your body shape

Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended

Wearing bright clothing is recommended

Bring a repair kit

Make sure your smartphone battery is fully charged

Remember that traffic laws apply to cyclists at all times

Never ride more than two abreast and move into single file when traffic conditions require it

Respect other users as you would like them to respect you

Choose a route suited to your physical capabilities

Inform those around you of your itinerary

Check the weather conditions

A first aid kit is not essential but can be very useful

Learn and keep emergency phone numbers.

Respect the environment by not throwing food wrappers on the roadside

If you have to return at nightfall, make sure you can see and also be seen

In case of emergency, call 112

Consider carpooling

Parking near the starting point

This route is on shared roads, mainly low-traffic roads typical of the Gers hinterland. These roads are used by different motor vehicles, such as cars or agricultural machinery. Everyone’s vigilance is important.

On some sections, it may be necessary to ride in single file.