Caubios-Loos circular route via the Sanctuary of Sainte Quitterie

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 189 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 183 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 277 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 178 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Caubios-Loos (64230)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 43.411603° / W 0.406459°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1644SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the Maison pour Tous car park.

(S/E) Return to the Sauvagnon road (D 216) and turn right until you reach a fork in the road.

(1) Turn left onto the road (Chemin de Mounde). Continue along this path, passing two paths on your right that lead to houses, and take the third path on your right, just before the small stream. The path quickly becomes a dirt track.
When you reach an intersection with two farms, take the tarmac road on the left and continue to a slightly larger road, which you take on the right for over a hundred metres.

(2) Turn left onto the dirt track that descends through the fields. You will come to a tarmac road; turn right and head back up towards the Loos neighbourhood.
At the beautiful farmhouse with its remarkable dovecote, turn right and continue for 20 metres.

(3) Turn right onto Chemin du Bosc (do not take the road with the dead end sign).
Follow this small tarmac road for about 1.5 km. "Very beautiful views of the Pyrenees".
When you reach a T-junction, turn left and continue to Castaing, without going to the fork in the road (elevation 271).

(4) Turn left onto the path just before the fence (yellow sign) that goes downhill. Cross the Aubiosse stream to go uphill. The path widens and then becomes tarmac.

(5) When you reach a crossroads with four small tarmac roads, turn right and follow this road to the entrance to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie, 50 m before the junction with the D40 road.
Then turn right towards the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie and continue to the right towards the chapel below.

(6) Pass south of the chapel and join the dirt track that descends towards the stream. Cross it and climb up to a small tarmac road, which you take to the right for 60 metres, passing under a power line.

(7) Take the path on the left and continue a little further into the Bois de Sauvagnon. Continue straight ahead to descend into the woods.
"Change of community of municipalities, but you can continue to follow the yellow markings."
400 m after leaving the tarmac road, you will come to a junction and turn right. Continue along this path. Cross a stream and climb up opposite. When the path stops climbing, join another path and turn right. The path widens and leaves the woods. "View of the church of Sauvagnon".

(8) Do not head towards the houses, but take the path on the right, even though the yellow markings indicate a cross.
Follow this wide path and join another path. Turn left to find a road.

(9) Follow it to the right to quickly reach the fork you passed on the way there.

(1) Continue straight ahead to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 178 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.35 - alt. 179 m - Common fork A/R
  3. 2 : km 1.74 - alt. 217 m - Dirt track on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.98 - alt. 220 m - Road on the right
  5. 4 : km 5.23 - alt. 269 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 5.97 - alt. 272 m - Crossroads, on the right
  7. 6 : km 6.87 - alt. 261 m - Sanctuaire de Sainte Quitterie
  8. 7 : km 7.26 - alt. 274 m - Path on the left
  9. 8 : km 9.09 - alt. 214 m - Path on the right
  10. 9 : km 10.31 - alt. 180 m - Tarmac road on the right
  11. S/E : km 11.05 - alt. 178 m - Parking

Notes

Drinking water and picnic tables at the start and at the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie.

Worth a visit

Between points (3) and (4), there are beautiful views of the Pyrenees.
(6) Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie: the chapel is open to visitors. The spring is located on the south exterior wall of the chapel. Numerous explanatory panels.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
pastrouver
pastrouver

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

3 hours. A pleasant walk, best avoided in wet weather as the paths get muddy. Stunning views of the Pyrenees. And a nice restaurant at the end. (Yep, more calories consumed)

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Cecile-Pascale
Cecile-Pascale

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk leading to the sanctuary of Ste Quitterie, which is a beautiful stop.
Note that the break at the sanctuary is convenient: there are toilets and a picnic area.
This walk is suitable for children.
In autumn, bring something to collect the chestnuts that grow abundantly along the path.
Please note that some parts of the route can be very muddy and slippery in wet weather.

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mamie mireille
mamie mireille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Joel Dufour
Joel Dufour

Very good messages.

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Lou Poeyou
Lou Poeyou

Thank you for this review, whose recommendations seem very appropriate to me.

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Chris-du-64
Chris-du-64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is important to follow the detailed instructions. This route has almost no signposts. At the Sainte Quitterie sanctuary, cross the bridge at the end. It is currently in poor condition but strong enough for us. Signs at the entrance to the site will direct you to another route. Waterproof footwear is recommended in the current weather. Many dirt paths
flooded and rutted by rain and tractors.
A lovely walk to enjoy at a leisurely pace.

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Joel Dufour
Joel Dufour

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very well.

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Marbu
Marbu

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The signposting leaves something to be desired. Markings are not very visible and few in number. Explanations are too brief given the signposting.
Very beautiful views of the Pyrenees.

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Le Taurupt
Le Taurupt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant route alternating between sections on tarmac and others on paths and tracks. The Ste Quitterie sanctuary is the only point of interest worth mentioning... except perhaps for the views of the Pyrenees, but on that particular day the clouds ruled out any such possibility.

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