In Montaigut-sur-Save, historic religious buildings meet the Bouconne forest massif and trails for hikers and mountain bikers. The Église Saint-Pierre, the Notre-Dame d’Alet chapel and the activities around the Base de Loisirs de Bouconne showcase the different sides of the town.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment can choose Montaigut-sur-Save as their destination.
Culture
The oldest parts of the Église Saint-Pierre, including the choir and much of the single-nave church, probably date from the 14th and 15th centuries. Three chapels were added in the 17th and 18th centuries. The church has a bell gable built in 1835, with two large bells, each bearing the date 1835.
A shaded footpath connects the Église Saint-Pierre with Notre-Dame d’Alet. The chapel was built in the 11th century following an apparition of the Virgin Mary and rebuilt in 1673 after its destruction during the Wars of Religion. Inside are three Baroque altarpieces, Burgundian-style sculptures and a 17th-century terracotta Pietà . Outside its usual opening hours, Notre-Dame d’Alet can be opened on request; guided tours can also be arranged on request.
Nature
Montaigut-sur-Save is one of the municipalities bordering the Bouconne forest massif, which is designated as a ZNIEFF. The Base de Loisirs de Bouconne is located in the Forêt de Bouconne within the municipality of Montaigut-sur-Save and welcomes visitors and groups.
The base includes hiking trails, an ecology trail, an orienteering course and guided nature tours. The Montaigut-Daux route is a three-hour, yellow-marked hiking trail of moderate difficulty. It starts in Montaigut-sur-Save and ends in Daux.
Active Routes
Mountain Bike Route No. 5 in the Forêt de Bouconne runs along easily rideable forest tracks, winding trails and some more technical sections. It is suitable for mountain bikers with an intermediate level of experience, is 19 kilometres long, takes four hours and starts at the Base de Loisirs de Bouconne in Montaigut-sur-Save. From March to October, the base also offers bicycle rental.
Écuries d’Abako offers horse and pony rides and excursions all year round by reservation, for beginners through advanced riders. Options include one-hour, two-hour, half-day or full-day activities.
Creativity and Events
L’Encrière Végétale offers creative workshops in which participants make their own watercolours and natural dyes, and dye and print plant colours and motifs on fabric. The workshops last either half a day or a full day and are open to everyone.
The Sav’à Groover festival takes place every year in early June in Montaigut-sur-Save.
