Panoramic walk on the Bigorre plateau

This easy hike, which allows you to discover the very pretty village of Bigorre and its 17 thatched cottages, offers numerous views of the region and its diverse landscapes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 170 m
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    Descent: - 178 m

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    Highest point: 1,206 m
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    Lowest point: 1,094 m

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Description of the walk

Almost the entire route follows a yellow-marked trail (PR® starting from Saint-Front).
Park in the car park at the entrance to the village of Bigorre (access from the RD 39 and the village of Bournac).

(S/E) From the car park, head north on the road that crosses the village of Bigorre, then the village of Les Maziaux.

(1) On leaving the village of Les Maziaux, take the well-marked track on the left. It runs alongside wooded meadows for about 600 metres, then enters a beautiful forest of beech and conifer trees. You will come to a road in the village of Chalendard.

(2) Follow it south for about 700 m. You will come to another road; turn left and follow it until you reach a track nearby.

(3) Turn left onto the track and follow it for about 150 m.

(4) At a bend, leave the track and follow a small path on the right, which is fairly inconspicuous at first but quickly becomes clearly marked under the trees. You will reach the village of Les Saniaux, where you will find a road.

(5) Follow it to the first intersection with another road.

(6) At the intersection marked with a cross, leave thePR® for a moment and take the road towards a telecommunications antenna, heading north-west for about 300 m.

(7) At the antenna, turn onto the well-marked track heading west and rejoin thePR® markers. Cross part of the Bois de la Fayolle.

(8) At the bottom of the track, turn right onto the road that climbs towards the village of Bigorre, until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,130 m - Car park at the southern entrance to Bigorre
  2. 1 : km 0.77 - alt. 1,173 m - Start of the forest track
  3. 2 : km 2.76 - alt. 1,184 m - Road to the village of Chalendard
  4. 3 : km 3.47 - alt. 1,188 m - Start of the track
  5. 4 : km 3.63 - alt. 1,192 m - Start of the bocage path
  6. 5 : km 3.99 - alt. 1,184 m - Road to the village of Les Saniaux
  7. 6 : km 4.46 - alt. 1,198 m - Telecommunications antenna
  8. 7 : km 4.77 - alt. 1,206 m - Start of the track
  9. 8 : km 6.74 - alt. 1,109 m - Intersection of the track and the Bigorre road
  10. S/E : km 8.03 - alt. 1,131 m - Car park at the southern entrance to Bigorre

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 9533029

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful and enjoyable hike.

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Didounettissimo
Didounettissimo

It is true that the small path that starts at point 4 is not very visible, especially when the vegetation is high. But it quickly becomes clear under the canopy of trees.

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Mag-38
Mag-38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk that begins in the village with its thatched cottages.
It then passes along meadows with a beautiful view of the valley. The meadows and paths are full of flowers at this time of year.
Points 4, 5 and 6 were not completed due to a mistake in the route. The path may not be very visible.

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Didounettissimo
Didounettissimo

Oh, pretty little road so peaceful,
Offering us its flower-filled verges
And its marvellous landscapes.
Why don't we love you?

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lkg261
lkg261

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, slightly disappointing finish on tarmac

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ISA43
ISA43
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike. The only downside is the slightly tedious end on the tarmac road.

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GP7552
GP7552

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This hike is certainly easy, but above all, it is superb. A very pleasant walk in ever-changing surroundings with magnificent panoramic views.

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Martial jacques
Martial jacques
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk, especially on the plateau. Well-marked route.

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