Circular route from La Mouline to Louhossoa

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A varied route suggested by the Tourist Office, reproduced here for use with Visorando.
You walk through woodland or pastoral hillsides before reaching the valley, which is criss-crossed by small streams, the main one being the Mouline, a tributary of the Nive.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 278 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 279 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 292 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 99 m
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Photos

The village of Louhossoa
La Mouline, which gives its name to the route
The track runs alongside pidgeon hunting huts
A striking tree at this junction

Description of the walk

Head towards Louhossoa and continue to the pelota court. Park in the car park.

(S/E) On leaving the car park, turn left to follow the Route d’Helette (D119) until you cross the Mouline

(1) Immediately after, turn off onto the road branching off to the right and, a few metres further on, turn left onto Chemin Chourouteco Gayna. Continue straight ahead.

(2) Continue to the right, then follow the path branching off to the left about a hundred metres further on. Ignore two turnings on the right and proceed to a crossroads by two buildings on the right-hand side.

(3) Take the path on the right (Galharia) towards Petrikundegiborda.

(4) At the junction in the bend, keep to the right and continue to the next fork.

(5) Take the path that heads diagonally to the left and reach Etxeberriko Borda. Turn left and follow the path which, further on, first turns right then left, then crosses the Mouline before joining the Helette road (D119).

(6) Take the Helette road to the left, then the first path on the right, the Chemin Pétrikundeya.

(7) Turn left onto Chemin Haranaldia. Turn right onto Chemin de Kurutxeta as far as Altzartea, then turn left onto Haranaldia to return to the Helette road (D119) at Zilantzenea.

(8) Cross near the wash house and take the path opposite, slightly to the right.

(9) Keep to the right and head straight on until you reach the junction of the circular route.

(2) Turn right and follow the outbound route in the opposite direction to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 107 m - Fronton car park
  2. 1 : km 0.27 - alt. 99 m - La Mouline
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 186 m - Junction of the circular loop
  4. 3 : km 2.01 - alt. 257 m - Junction
  5. 4 : km 2.63 - alt. 252 m - Petrikundegiborda
  6. 5 : km 3.16 - alt. 289 m - Junction
  7. 6 : km 4.6 - alt. 128 m - D119 road
  8. 7 : km 5.27 - alt. 149 m - Turn left onto Chemin Haranaldia
  9. 8 : km 6.1 - alt. 118 m - D119 road - Wash house
  10. 9 : km 6.87 - alt. 185 m - Junction
  11. S/E : km 8.94 - alt. 107 m - Fronton car park

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
jym85
jym85

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Too many sections on tarmac roads. Best to try again in the spring when the paths are muddy.

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jacky64
jacky64

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nothing much, apart from maintaining the path

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lambillard
lambillard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy walk offering some beautiful scenery. Suitable in all weathers. Perhaps a bit too much tarmac, but overall it’s still very pleasant.

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Martine et Patrick
Martine et Patrick

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We went for a walk on a damp, overcast summer’s day; there were plenty of quiet little roads and tracks, so no muddy paths or risk of slipping; we stayed fairly low down so as not to get caught in the mist. There were lovely views nonetheless, and you can extend the walk by heading up to L’Adarré, then either return via the circular route or take a different route back. We had a picnic by the Mouline on the way down before heading back up; it was very pleasant; if you get tired or it rains, you’re then very close to the start via the small road.

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randonneuse pays basque
randonneuse pays basque
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Too many tarmac roads at the start and end.
Many vehicles park directly at point 2 as the start is disappointing.
The view of the mountains is magnificent from point 2 to 5. On this stretch there are numerous walks in the hills, so it’s worth taking a detour; thanks to the map, you won’t get lost.

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