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Bizanos walks
Crossing Pau and Bizanos via the Château de Franqueville
Visorando Member
7.50 mi
+187 ft
-207 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Atlantiques
A walk exploring the gardens, parks and squares of Pau and Bizanos, passing through the Ravin du Hédas, Pau Castle, the Eaux Vives Stadium and the heights of Franqueville Castle; along the Gave de Pau, the streams of the Ousse, the Bouries and the Ariou Merdé; with magnificent views of the Jurançon hillsides and the Pyrenees, from the Château de Pau to the heights of the Château de Franqueville.
From Mazeres to Pardies Piétat
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.
Mazeres-Assat circular loop via the Henri IV path
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.
Rontignon ridge and hillside trail
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.
The Jurançon Hills
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.
Bois de Pau and Pont-Long plain
8.04 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Atlantiques
An easy, flat walk, alternating between forest (the Bois de Pau or Forêt de Bastard) and cultivated plains.Suitable for walking or mountain biking.
Juscle Valley in Saint-Faust
3.20 mi
+581 ft
-594 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Faust (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short family hike in the heart of the hillsides, allowing you to enjoy the geometry of the vineyards with the Pyrenees mountain range in the background.
Piétat and its fountains
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....
A circular in the Morlaàs region
4.16 mi
+364 ft
-361 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Maucor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
About fifteen kilometres north-east of Pau, the walk takes you through cornfields and oak and chestnut woods.
From La Hélère to La Baïse
7.24 mi
+1,037 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aubertin (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely shaded circuit around Aubertin, on the banks of the Baïse, on the ridges facing the Pyrenees and in the vineyards of Jurançon.
Circular route from Nousty via La Houn de Moussu and Chemin Henri IV.
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 Serre de Poey and the Uzan valley
6.21 mi
+335 ft
-335 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Poey-de-Lescar (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route offering views of the Pyrenees and the Pont-Long plain.
The Beyrie-Bougarber ridges starting from Poey-de-Lescar
6.95 mi
+810 ft
-794 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Poey-de-Lescar (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular passing over the ridges between the Gave de Pau and Pont-Long plains with beautiful views of the Pyrenees, from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the Basque mountains and the Pont-Long plain from Momas to Serres-Castet.
In the footsteps of Henry IV from Soumoulou
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
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.
Caubios-Loos circular route via the Sanctuary of Sainte Quitterie
6.86 mi
+620 ft
-600 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Caubios-Loos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route through the countryside and woods with beautiful views of the Pyrenees and a visit to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie. This saint, renowned in the south-west, has given her name to many springs and fountains reputed to be miraculous.
This circular route mainly follows route no. 9 in the old booklet "32 walks and hikes in Miey de Béarn".
Signs and markings (yellow lines) are in place for a good half of the route, but after that it becomes more uncertain.
From the Croix de Buzy to Bescat
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
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.
Between Ogeu-les-Bains and the Gave d'Ossau
5.60 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ogeu-les-Bains (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely hike in the hills between the village of Ogeu-les-Bains and the Gave d'Ossau, facing the Bois du Bager and the Pic d'Escurets. There is a beautiful view of the first ridge and the entrances to the Ossau and Aspe valleys.