Between vineyards and streams west of Arthez-d'Armagnac

A beautiful walk, through hills, sometimes very sunny, between vineyards and streams with lovely views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 102 m
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    Descent: - 107 m

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    Highest point: 100 m
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    Lowest point: 60 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the Domaine d'Ognoas (outside the village of Arthez-d'Armagnac).

(S/E) Turn your back on the large gate of the estate and take the small road (D101E) to the south-east, running alongside the vineyards. Turn left onto Chemin du Presbytère.
At the end of the road, turn right to pass between the church and the town hall and continue to Route de Villeneuve. Turn right again.

(1) Turn left onto a grassy path (just before the village exit). Continue straight ahead, along the vineyard, and descend to the Route de Perquie. Turn right and cross the bridge over the Gaube stream.

(2) Leave the road by turning left onto a track that leads to the Étang de la Gaube, turn left and follow the bank towards the Moulin. Go down into a grassy area under the weir, take the footbridge and the stairs. Stay at the edge of the pond, go around it and return to the previous crossroads.

(2) Turn right, cross the bridge, and go up (to the right) Chemin de Berdots. You will reach a new crossroads after passing under the power line.

(3) At the end of the tarmac road, turn and gradually descend to the right.
At the bottom of the valley, cross the footbridge over the Ruisseau de la Gaube and go up this wide path, which turns into a road. At Pommiés, continue to the right on the road, Chemin de Pommiés.
Pass in front of a large high-voltage transformer station.

(4) Turn right onto a grassy path, towards the gable of a house, and continue into the woods.
Cross the footbridge over a small stream and gradually climb uphill.

(5) Turn right onto Route d'Arthez-d'Armagnac (D354). Go around the Météra poultry farm and continue along the road.

(6) Turn left onto a grassy path opposite a house, almost at the bottom of the Ruisseau de la Gaube valley. This winding path runs alongside the stream.

(7) When you see the metal barrier of a bridge on the D101, turn and climb to the right towards the Route de Villeneuve. Turn right onto it.

(8) Quickly turn left onto a wide farm track; climb the hill and turn left.

(9) Make a slight left/right turn and enter the forest. Stay on this path until you reach Chemin des Ponchons.
Turn right and stay on the road to reach the car park in front of the Ognoas estate (S/E) between the vineyards.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 84 m - Ognoas Estate car park
  2. 1 : km 1.41 - alt. 95 m - Fork to the left
  3. 2 : km 3.11 - alt. 63 m - Fork in the road after the bridge.
  4. 3 : km 4.38 - alt. 94 m - On the right, at the end of the road
  5. 4 : km 5.78 - alt. 100 m - Grassy path on the right
  6. 5 : km 6.7 - alt. 92 m - Turn right onto the D354.
  7. 6 : km 8 - alt. 66 m - Grassy path on the left
  8. 7 : km 8.66 - alt. 61 m - Fork in the road to the right
  9. 8 : km 8.85 - alt. 69 m - Farm track on the left
  10. 9 : km 9.1 - alt. 83 m - Left/right entrance to the forest
  11. S/E : km 10.13 - alt. 84 m - Ognoas Estate car park

Notes

Blue rectangle markings.

Additional information: Landes department Rando guide 8 Bas-Armagnac Sheet 8.13.

The short circular loop around the Étang de la Gaube lake is not to be missed.

Possible variation: the southern part of this route can be bypassed by going from (2 to 6).

Worth a visit

(S/E) Domaine d'Ognoas, its still (visits and tastings).

(2) Étang de la Gaube, picnic area, old mill, tables and benches.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
marieberlin
marieberlin

yes, it is not possible to go all the way around the lake, but a good part of it was accessible

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User 27438890

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk.
Very well signposted. Between fields and woods, it was ideal in the hot weather.
The loop around the mill was not accessible (municipal bylaw).
Completed in 2 hours and 15 minutes at an average pace of 13 minutes per kilometre

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marieberlin
marieberlin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very, very nice
done at the end of July starting at 10 a.m
for those who enjoy walking/hiking
easily accessible, often with shade and cool trees, and what's more, it's hardly ever crowded
the tour around the lake at the mill is a lovely surprise.

you can park your car in front of the estate building, where there is free parking and a few trees for shade
the estate belongs to the Armagnac sales and visitor department (the estate is closed between noon and 2pm but the garden is accessible)

In the afternoon, we visited Labastide d'Armagnac. A must-see.

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PPC5740
PPC5740

Hello Peyre,

I am sorry for this inconvenience (tour of the Gaube pond). Since access to the mill has been prohibited, this part of the route has been problematic.

It is a CDT Landes route, so it should be maintained, unless the route is changed.

Sorry.
Regards

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Peyre
Peyre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It was impossible to walk around the pond (2) because the undergrowth was so dense.
We turned back.
Do not take the first grassy path (3) but the next one.

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Peyre
Peyre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Remarks. It is not possible to walk around the pond (2). The path has not been cleared for a long time and we had to turn back.
After the high-voltage substation (3), do not take the first grassy path on the right, but the next one.

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beniat1870
beniat1870

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A peaceful route through the Armagnac countryside. Well marked by the Landes Department (blue markings) and the Visiorando route is very precise. No difficulties and the landscape is varied, just like the title of the hike suggests. Area with picnic tables. Alternatively, a stop in Labastide d'Armagnac is perfect for a bite to eat. A beautiful hike for lovers of unspoilt nature.

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Corbleu
Corbleu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
We, the walkers of Bostens, have this route, even though the walk around Lamarque Pond is closed at the wooden stairs, which are undoubtedly dangerous.
The rest of the route had just been maintained, and we were delighted
exerted ourselves on the incline.

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Canirandonneur
Canirandonneur
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I did the southern part of the circular again this morning, no cars.

However, I forgot to mention in my previous comment that it is now impossible to walk around the Étang de la Gaube lake: the footbridge and steps next to the mill (stage 2 in the description) have been closed off and access is prohibited (danger).

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Canirandonneur
Canirandonneur

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Two or three very pretty sections on forest trails. Otherwise, mostly roads. Although the roads are very quiet (only three cars this morning), it adds stress for walkers out with their dogs.

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Maïlys81
Maïlys81

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, well signposted, we thoroughly enjoyed it!

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PPC5740
PPC5740

Hello,

I am sorry if the description did not suit you!

For the duration, please see the criteria on the website.

Kind regards

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FANFANMIMI
FANFANMIMI

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello.
The duration of the hike is exaggerated. You can reduce it by 30 to 45 minutes.
Kind regards

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