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Tour of the village of Arette
Visorando Member
2.82 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely route for exploring the village of Arette, partly along quiet country roads. You’ll discover pretty bridges and hidden paths in the heart of the village. The path offers little shade, but much of the route follows the stream.
Around the Bois de Gouloum
5.83 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,260 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aramits (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk takes you to the Bois de Gouloum around the Col de Bugalaran. This lovely route offers stunning views of the village of Aramits along beautiful hillside paths.
In the Lourdios Valley at Issor
2.20 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Issor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Starting from the charming village of Issor, this walk, which runs partly through woodland, is ideal on hot days. After leaving the village, the path enters a wood, then crosses streams. In summer, the play of shadows and the coolness of the surroundings are particularly pleasant.
In days gone by, the villagers used this path to transport boxwood from the neighbouring Bisarce mountain on the backs of mules. This hardwood was used to make a wide range of everyday objects.
Mont de la Serre via the Col de Boucoig
3.40 mi
+889 ft
-892 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Issor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful walk with a surprising highlight: a splendid view of the valley from the highest point!
Summit of Souek
1.86 mi
+446 ft
-433 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Aramits (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, easy walk next to the Aramits adventure park. Beautiful views over the plain and the mountains: Anie, Madeleine, etc. Picnics possible at the summit. The route alternates between woodland and meadows, with a few signposts except for the summit.
The Crêtes d'Auriste in the Barétous Valley
6.37 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,136 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
After a nice steady climb on a wide track, you come out onto a vast pasture area.
There are beautiful views throughout the climb, followed by a vast panorama from the top.
A geological curiosity: large blocks of pink puddingstone at the summit.
Via Soum de Cassiet and Soum de Rut from Ance
3.32 mi
+764 ft
-761 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, easy walk that can be combined with the Soum d’Aulis, or, alternatively, shortened by descending via the road from the Soum de Rut. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees from the summit.
Soum d'Aulis
4.16 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,083 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, pleasant walk where you can have a picnic at the summit. Beautiful views of the Anie and the scattered settlements on the borders of Béarn. No difficulty.
A few yellow markers to help you find your way.
La Fougeraie de Lahünd
3.92 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,106 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lourdios-Ichère (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This short walk offers a refreshing view of the charming village of Lourdios-Ichère and some of the mountains surrounding the valley, such as Layens and Biscacou. You’re sure to come across donkeys, horses and pigs along the way.
On the heights of Escot
6.27 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Escot (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A magnificent walk that takes you up to an altitude of 700 m to discover superb views of the valleys and the surrounding Escot pass. You’ll alternate between grassy paths and forest trails, passing several water sources that are ideal for a refreshing drink!
From Sarrance to Bedous via the Way of St James
5.44 mi
+643 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Sarrance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The Way of St James (Voie d’Arles - GR® 653) offers a lovely, easy and shaded route in the Aspe Valley, winding through gorges and sun-drenched valleys. We do not suggest this as a circular route here, as the train (TER line 55) allows you to return easily to your starting point.The route is suitable for all seasons; however, avoid wet periods!
Warning (2025): following the severe flooding in the Aspe Valley in September 2024, some sections of the path may be damaged. Check before setting off.
The summit of Cambeillou as seen from Esquiule
7.47 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,490 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Esquiule (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
In the heart of the Issaux forest
3.45 mi
+889 ft
-899 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Osse-en-Aspe (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A surprising walk in the Issaux forest, which reveals charming plains at the foot of small hills. A mixture of conifers and deciduous trees amid gigantic moss beds!
Return walk to Camp de César in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
2.17 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
The Layens circular loop via Les Serres
8.33 mi
+3,054 ft
-3,028 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Osse-en-Aspe (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A long route, with steep sections and paths that are sometimes poorly marked. From the summit, a magnificent view over the Basque Country, the Cirque de Lescun, the Sesques massif, all the way to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.
Circular Biscarce from Bedous
4.21 mi
+2,867 ft
-2,864 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bedous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A little-known viewpoint overlooking the Bedous valley, Le Layens (on the Serres side), the top of the Gey cirque, and L’Ourdinse. Suitable only for hikers who know how to walk off the beaten track and have a good sense of direction.
Pic d'Anie from Pierre Saint-Martin and via the Col du Pescamou
8.39 mi
+3,337 ft
-3,314 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
From La Pierre Saint-Martin, you can see the Pic d'Anie in the distance.You start at the foot of the slopes with your destination in sight, and it takes about 3½ hours to reach the summit. In summer, you won't be alone on this route.
Murrutchegagne Route
2.79 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,339 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Engrâce (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A scenic hike offering the finest views of Sainte-Engrâce and the entrance to the Gorges d’Éhujarre.
The Ehujarre Gorges
8.54 mi
+3,474 ft
-3,484 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Engrâce (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A stone's throw from the Kakoueta Gorges, a major tourist attraction in Haute Soule, are the Ehujarre Gorges, wild, secluded and a real delight for hikers.
From Sainte-Engrâce to the Col de Lépoa
6.52 mi
+3,891 ft
-764 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Engrâce (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
First day of a 6-day trip in the Basque Country. On this first day, visit the Ehujarré Gorges. A climb through the woods, then discovery of the wide grassy slopes of Utzigagna, the land of sheep and shepherds. After a visit to Urugo to admire the gorges from above, we climb back up in the morning to reach the Col de d'Errayzéko Lépoua, border marker 256.There, a vehicle will be waiting to take us to the Refuge Jeandel, saving us an 8 km drive along the border road.
The Bedous valley
7.39 mi
+801 ft
-778 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bedous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route to discover the villages and hamlets of the Bedous valley, a unique place due to its geological origins and culture. Few climbs, lots of trails. The suggested route is marked in yellow as the "Tour du vallon" and is described in several guidebooks. We suggest it here to encourage you to hike in this charming area.The train (TER) serves Bedous.
Loop from Col de la Pierre Saint-Martin to Pic d'Anie
10.82 mi
+4,498 ft
-4,505 ft
8h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This loop offers changing landscapes, starting with pastures and gradually becoming rockier as you approach Pic d'Anie. Crossing the passes and cols will give you the opportunity to discover valleys that are very different from one another. Pic d'Anie is the highest mountain in the area and offers views of the French and Spanish Pyrenees.
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