Biarrotte walks

Please note: part of this route is closed by municipal order (October 2023) Published by the Landes Departmental Tourism Committee under the name “Entre bois et lac à Biarrotte”, this route allows you to explore Lake Bédorède and the Maison de La Mayou.

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 round trip on the south bank of the Bidouze from Guiche.

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

The alluvial plains and marshy lands were drained in the late 17th/early 18th century with the help of the Dutch, who were then working on the Bayonne estuary.

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.

La promenade des coteaux de Riston est une boucle dans les Barthes de l’Adour. Ces zones humides abritent de nombreux oiseaux.

Hastingues, an English fortified town built in the 14th century. Permanent exhibition on the routes to Santiago de Compostela. 12th-century Arthous Abbey, museum showcasing the heritage of the Pays d'Orthe. Data: Landes department - Pays d'Orthe and Pouillon - Hastingues Heritage Route 5.4.

A flat route, very interesting for those who love nature and birds (best done during winter migration): grey cranes, ducks, geese, wading birds, etc.

As its name suggests, this hike runs along the Barrage d'Orx marsh in the nature reserve. The nature reserve consists of the Barrage marsh, which you can walk around, and the North Marsh and Central Marsh, which are closed to the public. The Burret Marsh, to the east, is located outside the nature reserve.

This 7.5 km circuit, fully signposted, allows you to discover the twelve remarkable trees of the municipality of Labenne in the south of the Landes. Poplars, cork oaks and different types of pines, some of which are over 150 years old. There is an explanatory panel for each remarkable tree. This walk also allows you to immerse yourself in the Landes forest with its pines, eucalyptus trees, oaks and all the local vegetation (arbutus, broom, gorse, etc.). During this walk, you will pass behind Labenne Zoo where you may see lemurs or kangaroos. Please note that at the (8), you will need to climb a tuc (sand hill), which may be difficult for some people. Please respect nature (no picking) and be very vigilant about the risk of forest fires. Several of the plots you will be crossing are private, but the owners have given their permission.

A circular route that passes by the promontory called Tuc des Neuf Églises allows you to climb a few metres in a landscape that is otherwise rather flat.

Literally around the lake, following the shore.

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 circular route through the hills and moors of Hasparren.This route has been published by the Basque Country Community of Communes.It is included here for use with the Visorando app.

Published by the Basque Country Tourist Office, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.

A short discovery route in the Bois de Mixe designed for children. A pleasant 3.5 km route, featuring rope bridges and giant’s steps (square stone blocks), which winds its way along the river. Simply follow the signs explaining life in the forest. An easy walk for the whole family, suitable for children aged 4 years old.

Belle boucle en forêt dans le Bois de Mixe. Balade facile en famille.

This walk is only possible outside flood periods. You’ll be walking through the Heugas communal forest, admiring the many oak trees with storks, reaching the River Luy, passing under the D6 bridge, following a backwater of the Luy and reaching the forest track. From there, you can either take the Route de l’alluvial plain – Landes departmental footpath no. 6.5 – or return to your starting point. Please take care as you will need to cross the D6.

A beautiful circular route with trails, passages through the woods and a section along the Nive river.