Adour (fleuve) walks

This is an easy hike, best undertaken when there is no snow. Pay close attention to the weather.

This family-friendly walk will take you along the banks of the Adour and its alluvial plain. ¹ The alluvial plains are vast floodplains frequented by herds of semi-wild horses. The area is rich in wildlife, including storks, egrets and grey herons. This walk follows the old towpath along the banks of the Adour and can also be done by mountain bike. It has recently been tarmacked from the start to Saubusse. As mentioned above, as the alluvial plains are floodplains, it is best not to walk there after heavy rain.

A round trip route along the banks of the Ardanavy to its mouth at the Adour. This family walk can be done with children on their bicycles.

Published by the Landes Departmental Tourism Committee, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.

Discover the vineyards and the mysteries of history.

A circular route that runs along the coast and then the river, before crossing the forests of Le Lazaret and Le Pignada. To discover some little-known aspects of Anglet and Bayonne.

Discover the natural banks, the basin bordering the river, Saligues and the alluvial plain, which serve as quiet areas for birds and fish.

First following the direction of the Greenwich Meridian and crossing the voluntary nature reserve, the route passes through the village of Belloc and returns via Baulat (a site rich in heritage, with mills and wash houses).

Published by the Landes Departmental Tourism Committee under the name ‘Lower Adour Valley Route’, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando. A very beautiful circular route alternating between undulating routes and views of the River Adour. Hilly landscape, where meadows, maize fields and kiwi orchards stand side by side. Some may find it too road-heavy, but you’re allowed to walk on roads provided they aren’t too busy.

A pleasant hike in the western part of the Baronnies, in a little-visited area of the Pyrenean foothills of the Hautes-Pyrénées. This easy route is accessible all year round, but is ideal for snowshoeing just after a snowfall at medium altitude, particularly when there is a risk of avalanches in the high mountains. Magnificent views of the mountain range, particularly the Montaigu, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre and the upper Adour valleys.

Visit Bayonne and let yourself be charmed by the soul of this city, a unique blend of history, art and culinary delights. Immerse yourself in the world of a City of Art and History, proudly designated as the capital of the French Basque Country. Art and culture flourish in the streets and bring colour to the urban landscape. A true gourmet destination, the city is renowned both as the French capital of chocolate and as the home of the famous Bayonne ham. Every street corner reveals a rich history, through iconic monuments such as Sainte-Marie Cathedral, the ramparts and the casemates…

This section of the Sentier de l’Adour runs between Saint-Vincent-de-Paul and Candresse.

A circular starting from the Clock Tower in Bagnères-de-Bigorre to the Château de l'Angle, the village of Pouzac and back through the forest, the hamlet of Gailleste and the fountains. Pass by Saint-Vincent Church, the majestic trees of Parc des Vignaux and the Town Hall, then visit the remains of an old marble workshop by the Adour River and climb up to Château de l'Angle with a view of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. Descend towards the village of Pouzac via the Virgin of Notre-Dame de la Paix, cross the village to visit the Church of Saint-Saturnin, listed as a Historic Monument. Return via the beautiful forest tracks to descend and cross the hamlet of La Gailleste. Reach Bagnères-de-Bigorre via the Ferruginous Fountain and the Green Fountain.

This section of the Adour Trail runs between Hinx and Préchacq-les-Bains. It can be walked in either direction as a round trip or as a one-way trip, in which case you will need two vehicles.

A short circular on the western mountain of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, passing by the fountains, Mont Olivet, Bédat with its orientation table and statue of the Virgin Mary.Return via the Croix de Manse, the Allée Dramatique and the Allée de Maintenon.Beautiful view from the Bédat orientation table and on the return via the Allée de Maintenon.

Do you want to commune with nature, admire its beauty at the slow pace of walking, walk to get to know yourself better, get back to basics, push yourself: set off on an adventure along the Camino de Santiago. That’s what I’m offering you with this route. I set off from my village in the Jura (the first six stages are not part of the signposted routes of the Camino de Santiago) to reach Santiago de Compostela in Spain, but there’s nothing stopping you from setting off from your own home to join the route at any stage, starting from Le Puy-en-Velay or any other town along the way. .

The fortieth stage of the Way of St James. On this stage, which ends in Aire-sur-l'Adour, you leave the department of Gers and enter the Landes. You also leave behind the muddy and slippery paths to arrive, once past the town of Aire-sur-l'Adour, on the lakeside walk at Lac de Brousseau.

This section of the Sentier de l'Adour between Candresse and Hinx can be done in both directions as a round trip or as a one-way trip. In this case, you will need two vehicles.