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Sommet du Rey from Port de Castet
Visorando Member
2.94 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,739 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A fairly short but steep hike in places, well marked, with superb views of the foothills, the towns of Pau, Tarbes, Oloron, and also the peaks: Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Pic de Ger, etc.
Couscouilha Hut
9.63 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,946 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A trail ride, some sections of which are very steep, followed by a meandering route through the valley towards Soum de Quiala. A trail has recently been marked out to the Cabane de Couscouilha. It is significantly less steep than the ‘classic’ walking route, which involves a steep climb once you leave the trail. It is therefore suitable for e-MTBs without the need to carry your bike.
Tour of Rey Mountain from Castet
6.49 mi
+2,654 ft
-2,648 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Montagne du Rey, whose highest point is Soum de las Picarras (1,349 m), is the first peak in the Ossau valley and offers a superb 360° panoramic view from the Pau plain to the Pic du Midi d'Ossau.
Couscouilha hut from Port de Castet
6.22 mi
+1,798 ft
-1,824 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A fairly easy hike leading to a vast summer pasture area.Water is plentiful in this area.It is suitable for families, as a simple return trip to the hut. This hike can be done on snowshoes using a GPX track.The entire circular hike requires a basic sense of direction.The GPX track is essential.
Pic d'Escurets circular route
9.69 mi
+2,320 ft
-2,323 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike has a moderate elevation gain but is a bit long. The Pic d'Escurets is a magnificent viewpoint. From the summit, you can see the towns of Pau, Tarbes and Oloron-Sainte-Marie. And many peaks such as the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2,872 m), the Balaitous, the Palas, the Lurien, the Gabizos massif, the Pic du Ger and many others.
On the way down, the view of Benou is absolutely beautiful.
The Pic d'Escurets
10.86 mi
+2,441 ft
-2,431 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Located 40 minutes from Pau, the Benou plateau is a well-known destination for families looking to get some fresh air in a beautiful pastoral setting. You can easily reach the famous stone circles (cromlechs), burial sites of our Iron Age ancestors (3,000 years ago) overlooking the Ossau Valley. And if you're feeling brave, head to the Pic d'Escurets to admire the panorama stretching from Tarbes to Bayonne. Superb!
Circular from Sainte-Colome in the Ossau Valley.
3.70 mi
+650 ft
-686 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colome (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An easy, rural circular from Sainte-Colome in the Ossau Valley, alternating between beautiful woodland paths and farm tracks, offering a wonderful introduction to the Béarn foothills and the pretty village of Sainte Colome.
Marked with PR®, then VTT and then GR®78.
Tour of the Arudy glacial valley
11.70 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,604 ft
6h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Arudy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A somewhat long walk, but not difficult, with good yellow PR® Route de la Vallée d'Arudy signposting, which occasionally overlaps with a GR®. Beautiful views of the Ger massif and perhaps towards Ossau. Several interesting churches along the way.
The Saubajot Ridge from the Col d'Aran
7.14 mi
+2,612 ft
-2,589 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Easy hike to the Col d'Aran and the famous rock of the same name. And if snow prevents you from reaching the rock, walk along the ridge to the east and enjoy a very pretty view.
Malarode Cave circular trail
3.45 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,066 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arudy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Is it hot or grey? Here is a half-day forest trail that is perfect for children. However, avoid periods when it is too wet due to some slippery descents. At the top of the walk, you can enjoy a view of Arudy, and birds of prey are often visible. Above all, don't forget a torch to venture a little way into the cave. Opposite, the other cave, which is closed, contained prehistoric remains (on display at the Arudy museum).
Route de la Fontaine d'Estéret and Plaa Dou Soum
6.32 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,930 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gère-Bélesten (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Two options: either a 2-hour family walk, the Fontaine d'Estéret route (a circular PR® route marked in yellow), or a longer route including the ascent across the Pla Dou Soum (1,391m) with a beautiful view of the Massif de Ger.
Route du Tos de la Courade
2.45 mi
+564 ft
-538 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bescat (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a family hike in the Ossau Valley, south of the city of Pau, between the villages of Bescat and Sévignacq-Meyracq.
Mainly through the woods, it leads to the Tos de la Courade (tos = watering hole) and then joins theGR®78via a well-maintained path, before returning to the starting point. It overlooks the Ossau Valley to the south and, in the second part of the walk, the plain of Pau.
Pic d'Escurets via the Col de Marie Blanque
2.93 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Pic d'Escurets is a small peak that can be easily reached in about 1½ hours. At the summit, a magnificent 360° view awaits you.
Pic d'Escurets
3.36 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,319 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short hike through woods and pastures, along easy mountain paths.
From the summit, the view of the surrounding valleys and peaks is magnificent.
This walk is certainly less crowded than those starting from the Benou plateau.
Around the Buzy dolmen
5.66 mi
+541 ft
-367 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Buzy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short walk to enjoy after rainy days, with no muddy paths. A lovely climb up to Bescat with a beautiful view of the valley, the Ger massif and Ossau. You’ll discover the Buzy dolmen along the way.
Granges de Cinq Monts
4.01 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,988 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
You walk along old stony paths, unfortunately including a track. There is a beautiful view of the Ger massif and the Pic du Midi d’Ossau, and you eventually come to numerous barns, many in ruins but a few well-maintained.
Pas de Broc and Merdanson peaks loop from Durrieu
8.81 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,448 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Louvie-Juzon (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route in the foothills of the Béarn Pyrenees. Beautiful views over the plains of Bruges Nay and, further afield, towards Pau. If Ossau is not visible, Durban, Montdragon and Moulle de Jaut beckon, as if inviting us to climb them soon. This hike can be completed as a round trip in 5½ to 6½ hours, including stops.
The Three Villages Walk and the Tour du Valentin from Laruns
7.52 mi
+1,375 ft
-1,391 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This lovely route allows you to discover the typical villages of the Ossau Valley whilst gaining altitude.
The old paths that once linked them are still paved in places, and the slate-roofed houses, clustered around the church, feature beautiful carved marble doorways. The route also connects Eaux-Bonnes via the villages of Assouste and Aas, which are typical of the Ossau Valley.
The walk offers both stunning panoramic views and the chance to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 19th-century spa era.
La route de l'eau à Laruns
3.18 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A stroll through the mountain village of Laruns, situated in the heart of the Ossau Valley in Haut-Béarn, offers a chance to experience the atmosphere of days gone by. It is also an opportunity to discover, through chance encounters, the atmosphere of a modern-day mountain village.
The walk through the three villages from Laruns
4.79 mi
+961 ft
-988 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This lovely walk allows you to discover the typical villages of the Ossau Valley from a higher vantage point.
The old paths that connected them are still paved in places, and the slate-roofed houses, grouped around the church, feature beautiful engraved marble portals.
The Séris waterfall from Laruns
2.43 mi
+906 ft
-906 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A relatively short walk accessible to all, allowing you to discover the Séris waterfall and the typical narrow streets of Laruns.
Laruns - Eaux-Bonnes - the Valentin tour
5.45 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,365 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This circular route, without any particular difficulty, offers you a connection between Eaux-Bonnes and Laruns, passing through the villages of Assouste and Aas, typical of the Ossau Valley.
The walk offers both beautiful panoramic views and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 19th-century spa era.
La Montagne Verte from Aas
5.82 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,834 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
La Montagne Verte is a plateau at a moderate altitude (1,200 m) but offers superb views of Eaux-Bonnes and the peaks of the Ossau Valley. The route starts in the village of Aas, known for its whistling shepherds. You can extend the walk to Mont Larive, adding an extra hour for the return journey.
Buzy Cross
5.08 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Buzy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A variation on the Croix de Buzy circular path, as a return walk.
It is an easy walk with a beautiful view of the Pyrenees. It starts on a gravel road and then follows a dirt track.
Little shade. A stream at the end of the route with a poorly defined path.
From the Croix de Buzy to Bescat
5.83 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Buzy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
On the way there, exceptional views of the Ossau Valley and the Pyrenees mountain range.
On the way back, you will pass through the small village of Bescat. The walk is then more shaded.
Montagnon Lake
7.07 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,563 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Aydius (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Ascent to Lac de Montagnon via the Cure det Cam hut.
⚠️ 02/07/2025: Parking in the car park is compulsory and subject to a fine:reservations are compulsory and free from 2 April to 30 November. See practical information.
⚠️ 22/05/2025: Departure car park changed following a municipal by-law.
Between Ogeu-les-Bains and the Gave d'Ossau
5.60 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ogeu-les-Bains (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely hike in the hills between the village of Ogeu-les-Bains and the Gave d'Ossau, facing the Bois du Bager and the Pic d'Escurets. There is a beautiful view of the first ridge and the entrances to the Ossau and Aspe valleys.
Soum de Grum
Tourist office
3.45 mi
+627 ft
-636 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Béost (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, easy outing to a remarkable viewpoint.
Grum, Andreyt and Laudège ridges
5.96 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,138 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Béost (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a short hike with little elevation gain and no difficulty in clear weather. The view from the ridges of all the surrounding peaks and villages is magnificent all along the way. From the Gros huts, the return trip along the trail is very easy.
Hourquet hut at the start of the Aydius route
4.55 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,218 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aydius (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike follows old paths, with the view changing as you climb: the Lescun cirque (Pic d’Anie), Layens, Ourdinse, Mailh Massibe, and of course, the Bergon. You arrive at a charming hut where you can stop for a picnic.