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Best walking routes in Toulouse

20 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.1 scoreHills 1/105.9 kmBest May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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#1
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Toulouse in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

18 stops11.8 km4 h 25 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 25 min.

Inside: Basilica of St. Sernin (~20 min) + Canal du Midi (~40 min). Estimates only.

11.8 kmdistance4 h 25 minwith stops18stops~5 h 25 minfull day+69 mgain
4.2 sights7.5 efficiency1.2 hills8.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 4 h insides+69 m climb along route
  1. Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
  2. place Saint-Georges
  3. Musée des Augustins
  4. Toulouse Cathedral
  5. Jardin des Plantes, Toulouse
  6. hôtel d'Assézat
  7. Pont-Neuf
  8. Hôtel des Ysalguier
  9. Monastery of the Jacobins
  10. place du Capitole
  11. Capitole de Toulouse
  12. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO (inside ~20 min)
  13. Musée Saint-Raymond
  14. Église Saint-Pierre des Chartreux de Toulouse
  15. Les Abattoirs
  16. jardin japonais de Toulouse
  17. Ponts Jumeaux
  18. Canal du MidiUNESCO (inside ~40 min)
124–157 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

5.3/10
#2
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Old Town of Toulouse in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops3.8 km1 h 40 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+37 mgain
4.0 sights7.0 efficiency0.6 hills9.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+37 m climb along route
  1. Palais Niel
  2. Toulouse Cathedral
  3. place Saint-Georges
  4. Pont-Neuf
  5. Notre-Dame de la Daurade
  6. Monastery of the Jacobins
  7. place du Capitole
  8. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
129–155 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

5.2/10
#3
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Capitole / Arnaud Bernard / Carmes, Toulouse: Walking Route

DistrictCapitole / Arnaud Bernard / Carmes

11 stops3.8 km1 h 55 min

3.8 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops11stops+42 mgain
4.0 sights7.1 efficiency0.7 hills9.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 3 h 5 min insides+42 m climb along route
  1. Palais Niel
  2. Toulouse Cathedral
  3. Musée des Augustins
  4. hôtel d'Assézat
  5. Pont-Neuf
  6. Hôtel des Ysalguier
  7. Notre-Dame de la Daurade
  8. Monastery of the Jacobins
  9. place du Capitole
  10. Musée Saint-Raymond
  11. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
130–157 m

Photo: ViewpointFrédéric NeupontCC BY-SA 4.0

5.2/10
#4
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One Hour in Toulouse: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops2.5 km1 h 5 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops6stops+43 mgain
4.4 sights6.9 efficiency0.7 hills7.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+43 m climb along route
  1. place du Capitole
  2. Monastery of the Jacobins
  3. Pont-Neuf
  4. hôtel d'Assézat
  5. Musée des Augustins
  6. Toulouse Cathedral
130–157 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

5.1/10
#5
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Museums of Toulouse in 2 Hours

Museums

5 stops2.9 km1 h 5 min

2.9 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+8 mgain
3.6 sights7.5 efficiency0.1 hills8.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+8 m climb along route
  1. Musée des Augustins
  2. Musée du Vieux Toulouse
  3. place du Capitole
  4. Musée Saint-Raymond
  5. Les Abattoirs
126–158 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#6
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Toulouse in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops5.5 km2 h 15 min

5.5 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops10stops+45 mgain
4.5 sights7.3 efficiency0.8 hills4.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+45 m climb along route
  1. Jardin des Plantes, Toulouse
  2. Toulouse Cathedral
  3. Musée des Augustins
  4. hôtel d'Assézat
  5. Pont-Neuf
  6. Monastery of the Jacobins
  7. place du Capitole
  8. Musée Saint-Raymond
  9. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
  10. Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
130–157 m

Photo: ViewpointAbxbayCC BY-SA 3.0

4.8/10
#7
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Toulouse Museum Walk

Museums

6 stops3.6 km1 h 20 min

3.6 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops6stops+8 mgain
2.0 sights7.9 efficiency0.1 hills9.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+8 m climb along route
  1. Musée Saint-Raymond
  2. Musée du Vieux Toulouse
  3. Musée des Augustins
  4. Musée Paul-Dupuy
  5. Georges Labit Museum
  6. Musée départemental de la Résistance & de la Déportation
144–156 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#8
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Toulouse Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops6.0 km2 h 5 min

6.0 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops5stops+31 mgain
4.1 sights7.4 efficiency0.5 hills3.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 40 min insides+31 m climb along route
  1. Grand Rond
  2. Jardin des Plantes, Toulouse
  3. parc de la prairie des Filtres
  4. jardin japonais de Toulouse
  5. Canal du MidiUNESCO
126–148 m

Photo: ViewpointM.StrīķisCC BY-SA 3.0

4.4/10
#9
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Toulouse

Walking tour

11 stops9.1 km3 h 10 min~198 m stairs

9.1 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops11stops+62 mgain~198 mstairs
4.8 sights7.2 efficiency1.0 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+62 m climb along route
  1. Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
  2. Toulouse Cathedral
  3. Musée des Augustins
  4. hôtel d'Assézat
  5. Pont-Neuf
  6. Les Abattoirs
  7. église Saint-Pierre des Cuisines
  8. Monastery of the Jacobins
  9. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
  10. jardin japonais de Toulouse
  11. Canal du MidiUNESCO
126–157 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

4.3/10
#10
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Toulouse Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops5.2 km2 h 15 min

5.2 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops11stops+52 mgain
3.2 sights7.4 efficiency0.9 hills5.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+52 m climb along route
  1. Palais Niel
  2. Toulouse Cathedral
  3. place Saint-Georges
  4. Pont-Neuf
  5. Chapel of Hôpital Saint-Joseph de la Grave
  6. place Saint-Pierre
  7. Notre-Dame de la Daurade
  8. Monastery of the Jacobins
  9. place du Capitole
  10. Notre-Dame du Taur
  11. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
126–155 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

4.3/10
#11
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Easy Parks Walk in Toulouse

Parks

5 stops5.2 km1 h 55 min

5.2 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops5stops+38 mgain
3.1 sights7.4 efficiency0.6 hills5.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+38 m climb along route
  1. jardin japonais de Toulouse
  2. place du Capitole
  3. parc de la prairie des Filtres
  4. Jardin des Plantes, Toulouse
  5. Grand Rond
130–155 m

Photo: ViewpointBenh LIEU SONGCC BY-SA 3.0

4.2/10
#12
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Churches of Toulouse in 2 Hours

Churches

8 stops4.7 km1 h 55 min

4.7 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops8stops+32 mgain
2.8 sights6.6 efficiency0.5 hills6.7 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 1 h insides+32 m climb along route
  1. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
  2. Chapelle des Carmélites
  3. Notre-Dame du Taur
  4. Monastery of the Jacobins
  5. Notre-Dame de la Daurade
  6. Chapel of Hôpital Saint-Joseph de la Grave
  7. Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
  8. Toulouse Cathedral
126–153 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#13
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Squares of Toulouse Walk

Squares

7 stops2.7 km1 h 10 min

2.7 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops7stops+14 mgain
1.5 sights8.6 efficiency0.2 hills7.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+14 m climb along route
  1. Place Victor-Hugo
  2. place Wilson
  3. place Saint-Georges
  4. place Saint-Étienne
  5. place de la Trinité
  6. place du Capitole
  7. place Saint-Pierre
144–156 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#14
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Easy Museums Walk in Toulouse

Museums

7 stops5.2 km1 h 45 min

5.2 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops7stops+14 mgain
2.3 sights7.8 efficiency0.2 hills5.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 5 h 20 min insides+14 m climb along route
  1. Musée départemental de la Résistance & de la Déportation
  2. Georges Labit Museum
  3. Musée Paul-Dupuy
  4. Musée des Augustins
  5. Musée du Vieux Toulouse
  6. Musée Saint-Raymond
  7. Les Abattoirs
126–158 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#15
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Hidden Gems of Toulouse in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.2 km1 h 40 min

4.2 kmdistance1 h 40 minwith stops8stops+33 mgain
0.6 sights7.4 efficiency0.5 hills8.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+33 m climb along route
  1. place Wilson
  2. Chapelle des Carmélites
  3. place Saint-Pierre
  4. Chapel of Hôpital Saint-Joseph de la Grave
  5. Château d'eau
  6. Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
  7. Maison Seilhan
  8. Église du Gésu
126–152 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#16
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Saint-Cyprien, Toulouse: Walking Route

DistrictSaint-Cyprien

6 stops1.9 km1 h 10 min

1.9 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+21 mgain
1.5 sights6.9 efficiency0.4 hills5.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+21 m climb along route
  1. parc de la prairie des Filtres
  2. Château d'eau
  3. Saint Nicolas' Church, Toulouse
  4. pont Saint-Pierre de Toulouse
  5. Chapel of Hôpital Saint-Joseph de la Grave
  6. Les Abattoirs
126–145 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#17
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Churches & Cathedrals of Toulouse Walk

Churches

11 stops6.3 km2 h 40 min

6.3 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+43 mgain
2.1 sights6.5 efficiency0.7 hills1.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+43 m climb along route
  1. Église Saint-Aubin
  2. Toulouse Cathedral
  3. Saint Exupère church in Toulouse
  4. Église du Gésu
  5. Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
  6. Saint Nicolas' Church, Toulouse
  7. Notre-Dame de la Daurade
  8. Monastery of the Jacobins
  9. Notre-Dame du Taur
  10. Chapelle des Carmélites
  11. Basilica of St. SerninUNESCO
129–155 m

Photo: ViewpointChevalier GeorgesCC BY-SA 4.0

3.1/10
#18
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2 Days in Toulouse: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days48 stops20.7 km

10.6 kmdistance4 h 20 minwith stops23stops+96 mgain
2.1 sights7.3 efficiency1.6 hills0.0 length
Open Day 1 in Google Maps 1/3 ↗Open Day 1 in Google Maps 2/3 ↗Open Day 1 in Google Maps 3/3 ↗
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 4 h insides+96 m climb along route
  1. Monastery of the Jacobins
  2. Place Victor-Hugo
  3. place Wilson
  4. Capitole de Toulouse
  5. place du Capitole
  6. Musée du Vieux Toulouse
  7. Notre-Dame de la Daurade
  8. Hôtel des Ysalguier
  9. hôtel d'Assézat
  10. place de la Trinité
  11. Musée des Augustins
  12. place Saint-Georges
  13. place Saint-Étienne
  14. Toulouse Cathedral
  15. Musée départemental de la Résistance & de la Déportation
  16. Georges Labit Museum
  17. Musée Paul-Dupuy
  18. Halle aux Grains de Toulouse
  19. Église Saint-Aubin
  20. café théâtre les 3T
  21. cemetery of Terre Cabade
  22. Toulouse Observatory
  23. Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau
129–195 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

3.0/10
#19
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Easy Hidden Gems Walk in Toulouse

Hidden gems

11 stops6.0 km2 h 20 min

6.0 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops11stops+26 mgain
0.6 sights7.5 efficiency0.4 hills2.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 50 min insides+26 m climb along route
  1. place Saint-Pierre
  2. pont Saint-Pierre de Toulouse
  3. Chapel of Hôpital Saint-Joseph de la Grave
  4. Château d'eau
  5. Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
  6. place Saint-Étienne
  7. Église Saint-Aubin
  8. place Wilson
  9. Place Victor-Hugo
  10. Chapelle des Carmélites
  11. Palais des sports André-Brouat
126–153 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

2.7/10
#20
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Hidden Gems of Toulouse: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops6.3 km2 h 25 min

6.3 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+42 mgain
0.6 sights7.5 efficiency0.7 hills1.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 2 h 50 min insides+42 m climb along route
  1. Chapelle des Carmélites
  2. place Wilson
  3. Saint Exupère church in Toulouse
  4. Église du Gésu
  5. Maison Seilhan
  6. Notre-Dame de la Dalbade
  7. Château d'eau
  8. Chapel of Hôpital Saint-Joseph de la Grave
  9. pont Saint-Pierre de Toulouse
  10. place Saint-Pierre
  11. Palais des sports André-Brouat
126–156 m

Photo: ViewpointDidier DescouensCC BY-SA 4.0

2.5/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Toulouse walking stats

From the 21 rated routes213 stops total48 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Toulouse: Walking Itinerary — Day 1+96 m along route
Most stops / kmSaint-Cyprien, Toulouse: Walking Route3.1 stops per km
Least climbToulouse Museum Walk+8 m along route
Most stairsSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Toulouse~198 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest11.8 km1.9 kmToulouse in One Day: Walking Itinerary / Saint-Cyprien, Toulouse: Walking Route
Places on routes48unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Toulouse FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Toulouse in One Day: Walking Itinerary (11.8 km, 4 h 25 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Toulouse?
May, Jun, Sep, Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Saint-Cyprien, Toulouse: Walking Route1.9 km, walking 25 min.
One hour in Toulouse?
One Hour in Toulouse: A Short Walk: walking 35 min, with stops 1 h 5 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Toulouse in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 18 stops, ~4 h 25 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 25 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.