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Asson walks
The valleys of Yerse and Aguée via Arriousec to Peyras
Visorando Member 
10.62 mi
+4,695 ft
-4,678 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 5A long journey from the Ouzom Valley, through Les Aoules, to the Génies Valley, in the unfathomable Saint-Pé massif.In all seasons, the landscapes and forests are impressive and majestic.Its main attraction lies in the beauty of the two valleys crossed from end to end: the Yerse and the Aguée, sites of ancestral pastoralism where shepherds and their flocks lived from June to October. There are still many traces of this to be found.
Pas de Broc and Merdanson peaks loop from Durrieu
Visorando Member 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 Mousqué plateau
Tourist office 
2.79 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This beautiful, accessible walk is steeped in history; it follows the old Pontacq road used by charcoal burners in days gone by. Once you arrive at the Mousqué plateau, you can enjoy a shaded picnic area at the foot of century-old oak trees. From there, admire the superb view of the Saint-Péen massif and its countryside, then the Nay plain stretching all the way to Pau.
Around Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
Visorando Member 
4.35 mi
+512 ft
-538 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
In the Hautes-Pyrénées, near Lourdes, Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre reveals some of its charms during this hike: architecture, limestone massif and caves (with views of the Gave de Pau and the surrounding mountains), and even its Devil's Bridge!
Grand tour of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre via the hillsides
Visorando Member 
6.40 mi
+597 ft
-584 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
On the hillsides of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, this 10 km route with an elevation gain of 180 m takes you through everything that makes the immediate surroundings of this village so beautiful: its small paths, meadows, woods, rivers and houses, in short, its rural heritage.Whether you're a regular walker or runner, a local or a visitor, you're sure to enjoy yourself here!
Long circular from Le Mousqué to Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
Visorando Member 
4.68 mi
+896 ft
-902 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A must-see for Saint-Pé residents and their friends, the peaks of Le Mousqué and La Tourette offer an exotic stroll and magnificent panoramic views of the surroundings of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre.
Ideal at sunset in summer.
Meadows of Garrapit and Bénac on the slopes of the Araü
Visorando Member 
5.24 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 6
The Araü is the mountainous ridge jutting out from the Massif de Saint-Pé down to the Gave de Pau at the foot of the village. Its imposing, entirely wooded silhouette conceals pretty clearings, once meadows, some well-known paths and others forgotten, used only by hunters and hiking enthusiasts beneath the tall trees of the forest.
Its summit, towering arrogantly over the village, is the Soum de las Toupiettas (1,357m).
Soum de la Génie Braque circular loop via Cabanes d'Isarce and d'Aülhet
Visorando Member 
9.88 mi
+4,364 ft
-4,364 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An exceptional and magnificent circular route on the heights of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, in the Tres-Croutz forest, then along the ridge of the Soums de Maletaule. This route circles the Génie Braque torrent, which supplies water to the village below. On the mountain pastures, the landscapes are magical in both summer and winter, on the northern side (St-Pé) and the southern side (the main Pyrenees range).
Aoulhet hut
Visorando Member 
3.47 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,480 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The Cabane de l'Aoulhet is a popular destination for the inhabitants of Saint-Pé, located above the village in the heart of the Très-Croutz forest.
Although it is a stop on many routes in the massif, it can also be a popular destination in itself, on the border between the sunny summer pastures and the mossy forest, with a remarkable view of the Montné cliffs, the steep-sided Génie Longue valley, the Picharrots cliffs and the other summer pastures of Prat du Rey.
Soum de la Génie Braque via the Tres-Croutz forest
Visorando Member 
6.27 mi
+3,698 ft
-3,698 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A lovely mid-mountain hike through the lush forest of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (or Tres-Croutz or Crouts = Three Crosses in Bigourdan). The first quarter of the hike is a bit challenging, as it is steep. You then pass through the Aülhet and Artigue mountain pastures, before following the ridge westwards to the summit of Soum de la Génie Braque. Well known to locals, this route offers a guaranteed change of scenery!
Piétat and its fountains
Visorando Member 
5.89 mi
+518 ft
-541 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Pardies-Piétat (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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....
The Montagnou de la Pâle caves in the Très-Croutz Forest
Visorando Member 
2.26 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Just a stone’s throw from the village of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, this walk takes us along the trail of the massif’s caves, particularly those on a large hilltop, the Mountagnou de la Pale. The caves are dotted along this route as if laid out especially for the walker. We approach the gaping hole of the Gouffre du Hayau, whose unusual size and the draught of air coming in would surely draw you into its dark abyss, were you not careful...
This route was significantly altered in May 2024 by the creation of a new ‘karst trail’.
Long circular loop of the Pibeste-Aoulhet Reserve
Visorando Member 
15.30 mi
+5,512 ft
-5,512 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An exceptional, challenging and demanding route through the Très-Croutz forest, first on the Gave de Pau side, with a brief detour to the Val d'Azun side at the Col d'Andorre, then on the plateau at 1,400 m, between the Col d'Espadres and the Saint-Pé ridge (Maletaule or Soums).Summer pastures with centuries of pastoral activity, at the crossroads of important local historical sites, including the famous Très Croutz (the Three Crosses of the Bigourdan bishoprics).
La Crèque Noèle in Rieulhès
Visorando Member 
0.71 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This short family walk takes you to a cute little cave that is very accessible. Over the millennia, it has been home to all kinds of animals, as well as humans. All have left traces, few of which are visible to the naked eye, except for the bear dens and the paleontological excavation sites.
What remains is the beautiful volume of this cave, surprising and rare in the region, and its location in the ever-mysterious forest of Très-Croutz.
Circular from Sainte-Colome in the Ossau Valley.
Visorando Member 
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.
Couscouilha hut from Port de Castet
Visorando Member 
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.
Tour of Rey Mountain from Castet
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
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.
Route du Tos de la Courade
Visorando Member 
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.
From the Croix de Buzy to Bescat
Visorando Member 
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.
Buzy Cross
Visorando Member 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.
Circular route from Nousty via La Houn de Moussu and Chemin Henri IV.
Visorando Member 
8.70 mi
+492 ft
-495 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Nousty (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Easy country hike around Nousty, starting from the village centre with its beautiful buildings and wash house.
On this very rural route, the Houn de Moussu is a local curiosity, a fountain providing water that is very good for your health, according to the elders. Legend has it that Henri IV drank from it when travelling from Pau to Coarraze.
There is a viewpoint shortly after the 419-metre altitude on the Chemin Henri IV.
The return through the fields, crossing fords, adds extra charm to the outing.
The Soum d'Andorre and the Soum de Conques via the ridges
Visorando Member 
5.64 mi
+2,339 ft
-2,316 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Salles (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A very pretty circular reserved for very good walkers who are not afraid of heights. The hike is classified as difficult because of the passage over a ridge, but there are no particular dangers anda good sense of direction is essential. (¹)
Part of the return route is quite steep, after the Col de Las Escures.
This hike should only be attempted in the absence of snow and rain.
The GPX track is essential for this route.
Rontignon ridge and hillside trail
Visorando Member 
6.48 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rontignon (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful route on the hillsides of Rontignon, a few kilometres from Pau. Several beautiful views of the ridges and the Pyrenees.
Tour of the Arudy glacial valley
Visorando Member 
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.
In the footsteps of Henry IV from Soumoulou
Visorando Member 
7.60 mi
+325 ft
-328 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Soumoulou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A circular route around the lower part of the village of Soumoulou via Gomer, where you can discover part of Henri IV's trail, the GR® 782, in the hills. The village's central square offers easy parking.
Andoins from Soumoulou, the balcony of the Pyrenees
Visorando Member 
9.40 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Soumoulou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An accessible and varied circular route on the balcony of the Pyrenees. Starting and ending in the centre of Soumoulou, this hike is appealing for its practicality: spacious car park, easy start and a circular route that avoids any complex logistics. The route alternates between quiet roads, country lanes and PR® footpaths, offering a gentle immersion in the contrasting landscapes of the Pyrenees and the Béarn plains.
Col d'Ech from Omex
Visorando Member 
1.73 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Omex (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Short hike on the outskirts of Lourdes, in the Batsurguère valley. Above the charming village of Omex, there are isolated pastures in a natural basin, the source of the Moules stream. The pass is topped by the Soum of the same name and the Mail des Portes, the start of the beautiful Pernes ridge, towards the Soum du Montné, gateway to the Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre massif and the Très-Crouts forest.
Cabane du Col du Prat d'Aürelh (Prat du Rey)
Visorando Member 
6.08 mi
+1,617 ft
-1,627 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ségus (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This hike is not technically difficult but goes beyond the scope of a "Sunday stroll". Its appeal lies in reaching the pastoral summer pastures above the magnificent Batsurguère valley, at the gateway to Lourdes, and taking a break in a perfectly maintained refuge hut. To the west, you can see the Aguée valley, towards the Col d'Espadres. The place is quiet and superb. With a bit of luck, you will be in the company of horses roaming free on the grassy slopes of the pass.
Mazeres-Assat circular loop via the Henri IV path
Visorando Member 
15.36 mi
+292 ft
-282 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mazères-Lezons (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
From Mazeres to Pardies Piétat
Visorando Member 12.52 mi
+974 ft
-974 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mazères-Lezons (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
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.
Haugarou refuge from the Col de Couraduque (1367m)
Visorando Member 
4.38 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Short, easy winter hike. This is a standard hike in the Argelès-Gazost region.
A wide, well-marked trail leads hikers from the mini winter sports resort of Col de Couraduque to the Refuge du Haugarou, which is actually a beautiful mountain hotel.
In winter, this route is best done on snowshoes (even though it is generally well groomed and possibly passable in shoes)!
In summer, as the route follows a road, you may encounter cars...
Pic du Pibeste
Visorando Member 
7.73 mi
+2,598 ft
-2,598 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ouzous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Round trip hike on a good path on the southern slope with Mediterranean-type vegetation, arriving at the station of the old cable car (1935-1969).
Circular Mont de Gez loop from Ouzous
Visorando Member 8.79 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,451 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ouzous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Starting from Ouzous, this hike takes you along the discovery trail, around Argelès-Gazost and above the animal park. From there, a 500 m climb takes you to Mont de Gez via the south-southwest. The return route passes through Gez and the Bourdalat equestrian centre before reaching the Ouzous car park.
This shaded route mainly follows tracks and paths.
Route de la Fontaine d'Estéret and Plaa Dou Soum
Visorando Member 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.
Mont de Gez
Visorando Member 
7.59 mi
+2,156 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Argelès-Gazost (Hautes-Pyrénées)
To the west of Argelès-Gazost, there is a very pretty, not too difficult circuit on well-maintained trails offering two viewpoints over the Gave de Pau valley and a 360° view of the Central Pyrenees!
The Mont de Gez in a circular fashion from Arras-en-Lavedan
Visorando Member 
5.80 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,637 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arras-en-Lavedan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An easy and very pleasant walk, ideal if the weather prevents you from going to the high mountains.
The Jurançon Hills
Visorando Member 
4.07 mi
+922 ft
-912 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jurançon (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A shaded walk on the hillsides of Jurançon to discover beautiful forests and estates.
Granges de Cinq Monts
Visorando Member 
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.
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