Abos walks

This very shaded circular route runs mainly through woodland. It offers lovely views of the Pyrenees and then of the Gave de Pau plain. There is a fairly steep climb at 15 per cent (120 m elevation gain over 800 m); the rest of the route is straightforward. For approximately 6 km , this circular route follows the route of walk no. 18 from the old booklet, *32 walks and hikes in Miey-de-Béarn*, though it has a different starting point. The Tourisme 64 website still lists this walk under the name: Coteau du Bois de Bas, but the signposting has disappeared in certain key locations.

Circular route offering views of the Pyrenees and the Pont-Long plain.

Circular passing over the ridges between the Gave de Pau and Pont-Long plains with beautiful views of the Pyrenees, from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the Basque mountains and the Pont-Long plain from Momas to Serres-Castet.

A circular route mainly through the countryside, passing through the village of Poey-de-Lescar.

A lovely shaded circuit around Aubertin, on the banks of the Baïse, on the ridges facing the Pyrenees and in the vineyards of Jurançon.

Start of the path leading to the Laus Creek Ranch. The route crosses through the woods to reach the Gave d’Oloron at Préchacq-Navarenx. The route continues along the banks of the Gave, then veers away from it to return via the hillsides of Saucède and Lucq-de-Béarn.

Forty-third stage of the Way of St James. A hilly stage awaits you, linking the Gave de Pau valley with that of the Gave d’Oloron to reach Navarrenx, a small village in Béarn that will charm you with its lands watered by the Gave d’Oloron and its tributaries, the Saleys, the Laus, the Arroder and the Lucq. Navarrenx has been awarded the "Most Beautiful Villages of France" label.

A short route along the Saint-Faust ridge road offering superb views of the Pyrenees mountain range with vineyards in the foreground.

A short family hike in the heart of the hillsides, allowing you to enjoy the geometry of the vineyards with the Pyrenees mountain range in the background.

Circular route through the countryside and woods with beautiful views of the Pyrenees and a visit to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie. This saint, renowned in the south-west, has given her name to many springs and fountains reputed to be miraculous. This circular route mainly follows route no. 9 in the old booklet "32 walks and hikes in Miey de Béarn". Signs and markings (yellow lines) are in place for a good half of the route, but after that it becomes more uncertain.

Semi-urban route (woodland, fields, housing estates). For nearly 4 km, it follows the route of a section of the railway line which, crossing the Pyrenees, was intended to link Paris to Madrid via Morcenx, Mont-de-Marsan, Saint-Sever, Hagetmau, Arzacq, Thèze and Sauvagnon before reaching Pau and then crossing the Pyrenees via the Somport railway tunnel. The entire line was completed except for the section from Hagetmau to Pau, although work had begun before being suspended in 1914; the project was subsequently abandoned in 1937. This construction work has left its mark on the Pau region, and this circular loop utilises the embankments of this railway line from the northern bypass at Lons almost all the way to the Bayonne road at Billère.

A shaded walk on the hillsides of Jurançon to discover beautiful forests and estates.

An easy, flat walk, alternating between forest (the Bois de Pau or Forêt de Bastard) and cultivated plains.Suitable for walking or mountain biking.

A short walk in the Oloron area, a few kilometres from the charming village of Estialescq. This short circular route takes you through woods, along field edges and country lanes.

Forty-fourth stage of the Camino de Santiago. During this stage, you leave Béarn for the Basque Country. A very long stage, mostly along country roads and paths through woodland. As you do not pass through any large villages, it is best to stock up on provisions at the start.

This walk takes you through the woods of Goes and Précilhon. It offers a beautiful view of the Oloron Valley and leads you to a dolmen.

A walk exploring the gardens, parks and squares of Pau and Bizanos, passing through the Ravin du Hédas, Pau Castle, the Eaux Vives Stadium and the hillside of Franqueville Castle; along the Gave de Pau, the Ousse, Bouries and Ariou Merdé streams; with magnificent views of the Jurançon hillsides and the Pyrenees, stretching from the Château de Pau to the heights of the Château de Franqueville.

A lovely stage in the Gave d’Oloron valley, starting from Oloron-Sainte-Marie Cathedral and ending at the little church of L’Hôpital-Saint-Blaise.

A short walk, 1 hour 15 minutes including breaks and photo stops, ideal for families, with a lovely spot for a picnic near the Croix de Peyrecor.

A lovely walk along roads and tracks, including a visit to the Piétat Sanctuary and a return route via the ridges of the Baliros and Narcastet hills, back to the starting point in Mazères.

A circular loop of almost 25 kilometres taking you along the banks of the Gave, past the whitewater stadium, Franqueville Castle and part of the Henri IV path linking Pau to Lourdes. You will then return via Assat and the left bank of the Gave back to your starting point.

A lovely stage through Soule (Xiberoa) to its capital, Mauléon-Licharre (Maule-Lextarre).

A lovely circular route a few kilometres from Oloron. Walk along the Gave d'Ossau before discovering the Pont du Diable and venturing along the edge of fields and through the undergrowth.

Discover, during a return trip through the forest, a little spot steeped in history: Caesar’s Camp. These are the remains of an oppidum (a fortification built on high ground and surrounded by ditches, serving as a refuge and a meeting place) lost in the heart of the Bois de Pée forest, 10 minutes from the town of Oloron-Sainte-Marie.

A beautiful route on the hillsides of Rontignon, a few kilometres from Pau. Several beautiful views of the ridges and the Pyrenees.

A pleasant walk starting from a Basque village in Béarn. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees range from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the Pic d’Orhy. Marked trail, a little muddy at the start, with lovely houses on the ridges all along the route.

Forty-second stage of the Way of St James. This stage, starting from Lac d'Arzacq, takes you into Béarn, offering beautiful countryside scenery and lovely paths winding between the Luy valley and the Gaves du Béarn.

An easy walk to do with children. From the ridge, there are lovely views of the Pic d’Orrhy, the Anie and the Trône du Roi. The return route follows the River Vert, which winds through the meadows to the south-west of Oloron-Sainte-Marie.

A circular walk offering magnificent views of the Pyrenees and, with a bit of luck, the Pic du Midi d’Ossau too!

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.

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.

First, discover the site itself, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Piétat, built in 1661 by the inhabitants of the farming community of Pardies. The region is rich in history! Next, enjoy the splendid view of the Nay valley to the south-east of Pau, and another beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees from the sanctuary's orientation table. Finally, you can have fun discovering the fountains and other springs hidden in the woods and hills of the site....