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In the footsteps of Henry IV from Soumoulou
Visorando Member
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.
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 Menhir of the Ger Plateau
7.30 mi
+538 ft
-538 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ibos (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The route starts at the top of the Ger hill in Ibos and takes you to the Menhir on the Ger plateau. After entering the woods, the route becomes shaded and you will walk up the Géline. You will see a mini waterfall. You may even spot some deer...
Moderator's note : the slate bridge has been destroyed: see the notice dated 21/03/2022.
Around the Souy at Bois du Commandeur
5.87 mi
+89 ft
-89 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ibos (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hike in the Bois du Commandeur in Ibos and Bordères-sur-l'Échez along the Souy river.The route is located between the D817 road from Pau and the D2 road from Bordères to Pintac, mainly using forest paths and trails. However, there are some short sections on roads.
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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.
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....
The Mousqué plateau
Tourist office
2.79 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This beautiful, accessible walk is steeped in history; it follows the old Pontacq road used by charcoal burners in days gone by. Once you arrive at the Mousqué plateau, you can enjoy a shaded picnic area at the foot of century-old oak trees. From there, admire the superb view of the Saint-Péen massif and its countryside, then the Nay plain stretching all the way to Pau.
Long circular from Le Mousqué to Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
4.68 mi
+896 ft
-902 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A must-see for Saint-Pé residents and their friends, the peaks of Le Mousqué and La Tourette offer an exotic stroll and magnificent panoramic views of the surroundings of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre.
Ideal at sunset in summer.
Around Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
4.35 mi
+512 ft
-538 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
In the Hautes-Pyrénées, near Lourdes, Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre reveals some of its charms during this hike: architecture, limestone massif and caves (with views of the Gave de Pau and the surrounding mountains), and even its Devil's Bridge!
Grand tour of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre via the hillsides
6.40 mi
+597 ft
-584 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
On the hillsides of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, this 10 km route with an elevation gain of 180 m takes you through everything that makes the immediate surroundings of this village so beautiful: its small paths, meadows, woods, rivers and houses, in short, its rural heritage.Whether you're a regular walker or runner, a local or a visitor, you're sure to enjoy yourself here!
Lengous and Montagnou
3.34 mi
+433 ft
-440 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A pleasant walk through the woodland along the banks of the Gave de Pau, passing through Rieulhès, a typical Pyrenean hamlet. You’ll enjoy several remarkable views of the village of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre.
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.
The Henri IV Trail
20.70 mi
+732 ft
-1,421 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful route linking Lourdes to Pau along an ancient Roman road steeped in history. The Henri IV trail stretches across the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments, along the foothills of the Pyrenees.
