The trail from Sacoué to Pic du Tourroc is 6 km long and climbs through meadows and forests; at the summit, a 360-degree view opens up over the Barousse Valley and the Pyrenees. There are also horse-riding activities in the village and Romanesque details in the church. Sacoué thus combines a specific mountain hike with horse-riding activities and local heritage.

Sacoué at the Foot of Mont Sacon

Sacoué lies in the middle Barousse at the foot of Mont Sacon. The mountain is known for its orientation table. Its regional context is also specific: Sacoué is one of the 25 Barousse municipalities incorporated into the Comminges Barousse Pyrénées Regional Natural Park. The municipality is also part of the “Montagnes de Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges et de Tibiran-Jaunac” ZNIEFF.

Hiking to Pic du Tourroc

The 6 km trail from Sacoué to Pic du Tourroc climbs uphill through meadows and forests. From the summit, the view stretches across the Barousse Valley and the Pyrenees; the panorama covers 360 degrees. If you’d like to combine hiking with summit views, this route is one option.

Horse-Riding Activities for Different Durations

Ferme Equestre du Centaure in Sacoué is an equestrian tourism centre and riding school. It offers classical riding, equitation based on horse behaviour, and trail rides. Trail rides range from one hour to a full day. The hiking route is described by its length; the horse-riding activities also offer a choice of different durations.

The centre also offers horse-riding activities for people with physical, social or psychological disabilities. If you plan to take part in one of these activities, confirm current availability in advance.

Church and Places of Remembrance

A Romanesque chrismon is located to the right of the portal of Sacoué church. The church also contains a Romanesque holy-water stoup and an 18th-century Pietà from an altarpiece. Before visiting, check locally whether the church is open and these features can be seen.

The Anglo-Canadian military cemetery at Pic du Douly is in Sacoué. It commemorates the seven crew members of a Halifax bomber that crashed on the slopes of Pic du Douly. A 2025 Canadian government report describes the cemetery at Pic du Douly as the highest and most inaccessible Allied cemetery in Europe. For the Commonwealth cemetery at Pic du Douly in Sacoué, a July 2024 report mentions an annual memorial ceremony; the exact date may vary from year to year. If you’d like to plan your visit around it, check the date for the relevant year.

Regional Produce and Transport

Handmade jams are sold at Cap de la Bigne in Sacoué. Honey is available from “Les Ruches du Mont Sacon”. As these are current sales offerings, check that the producers are available before travelling.

Col du Mortis can be reached via the road beside Sacoué church, after about 2 km. The distance is approximate; check road and access conditions locally. Sacoué is also served by the Neste Barousse on-demand transport service. Check the timetable and booking requirements before travelling.

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