Barcus walks

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

This lovely walk, starting from the village of Ance, takes you to the Soum de Cassiet. This little hill, covered in grass and ferns, is ideal for a snack or a picnic! The rest of the route alternates between forest tracks, country lanes and footpaths...

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.

A beautiful stage that ends in a grand finale in a superb valley.

A climb from the village of Sauguis-Saint-Étienne through mountain pastures and forests to La Madeleine, the highest point at an altitude of almost 800 metres, offering a 360° panoramic view of the mountains of the Basque Country and the Pyrenees.

To the east of the Saison valley, stretching from Mauléon to Tardets, a range of hills faces the Arbailles massif to the west and the imposing wall of the Pyrenees mountain range, dominated by the Pic d’Anie to the south. The summit of Erretzü marks the furthest point of this range. This position affords it a breathtaking view of the mountains of Béarn and Haute-Soule. The route is very varied. It starts in the undergrowth alongside a lovely stream, then emerges into open ground through fern-filled glades dotted with pollarded oaks. Like the ferns that cover it, the summit changes colour with the seasons, eventually cloaking itself in a flamboyant red in autumn.

A very lovely walk offering breathtaking views of the valleys surrounding Mont de Casteigts. This walk alternates between tarmac roads, grassy paths and forest trails. There are several vantage points to discover along the route.

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.

A lovely little walk starting from the charming village of Arette! Although it mainly follows small roads, you’ll still discover some surprising paths right in the heart of the village...

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.