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Ferrières (Hautes-Pyrénées) walks
Haugarou refuge from the Col de Couraduque (1367m)
Visorando Member 
4.38 mi
+502 ft
-525 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Short, easy winter hike. This is a standard hike in the Argelès-Gazost region.
A wide, well-marked trail leads hikers from the mini winter sports resort of Col de Couraduque to the Refuge du Haugarou, which is actually a beautiful mountain hotel.
In winter, this route is best done on snowshoes (even though it is generally well groomed and possibly passable in shoes)!
In summer, as the route follows a road, you may encounter cars...
Lac de Soum from the Col de Couraduque
Visorando Member 
9.49 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,302 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This is an easy route as there are no steep slopes, although its length could classify it as 'moderate'. It takes you around Lac de Soum via the Col de la Serre, the yellow house, the Col de Bazès and the Cantau hut. A picnic break by the lake will make this route even more accessible.
Pic de Bazès from the Col de Couraduque
Visorando Member 
4.01 mi
+1,565 ft
-1,545 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A pleasant little summit easily accessible from the large car park at Col de Couraduque. Thefirst part to Col de Bazès is on easy forest tracks. However, thesecond part to the summit of Pic de Bazès is more technical. At the summit, there is a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.
Pic de Berbeillet
Visorando Member 
4.71 mi
+807 ft
-797 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Pic de Berbeillet is a small, easily accessible peak which, thanks to its location, offers a stunning 360° panoramic view.
Lac de Soum from the Col du Soulor
Visorando Member 
3.56 mi
+459 ft
-446 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This is an easy walk along the border between the Pyrénées Atlantiques and Hautes Pyrénées departments, suitable for walkers. You will encounter sheep, horses and cows, admire birds of prey soaring overhead and enjoy views of peaks such as the Pic du Midi de Bigorre and the Gabizos, as well as beautiful landscapes (the Ouzom and Arrens Marsous valleys).
The Soum d'Andorre and the Soum de Conques via the ridges
Visorando Member 
5.64 mi
+2,339 ft
-2,316 ft
4h 40
Difficult
Departure from Salles (Hautes-Pyrénées) (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A very pretty circular reserved for very good walkers who are not afraid of heights. The hike is classified as difficult because of the passage over a ridge, but there are no particular dangers anda good sense of direction is essential. (¹)
Part of the return route is quite steep, after the Col de Las Escures.
This hike should only be attempted in the absence of snow and rain.
The GPX track is essential for this route.
Col and Lac de Soum - Col de Cantau from Marsous
Visorando Member 
6.54 mi
+2,411 ft
-2,415 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A very pretty snowshoe circular loop off the beaten track. In the snow and without permanent markings, it is important to follow the description carefully. Your efforts will be rewarded with snow-covered landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see.
This hike can be done without snow.
Around the Gave d'Azun from the village of Marsous
Visorando Member 
4.36 mi
+495 ft
-512 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This is a hike that is accessible to everyone. The entire return journey is in the open at the bottom of the valley and, weather permitting, you can admire the flying wings in flight and the peaks of the Soum de la Pène to Grand Gabizos mountain range (north to north-west).
The valleys of Yerse and Aguée via Arriousec to Peyras
Visorando Member 
10.62 mi
+4,695 ft
-4,678 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 5A long journey from the Ouzom Valley, through Les Aoules, to the Génies Valley, in the unfathomable Saint-Pé massif.In all seasons, the landscapes and forests are impressive and majestic.Its main attraction lies in the beauty of the two valleys crossed from end to end: the Yerse and the Aguée, sites of ancestral pastoralism where shepherds and their flocks lived from June to October. There are still many traces of this to be found.
Soum de Grum
Tourist office 
3.45 mi
+627 ft
-636 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Béost (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, easy outing to a remarkable viewpoint.
Grum, Andreyt and Laudège ridges
Visorando Member 
5.96 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,138 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Béost (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a short hike with little elevation gain and no difficulty in clear weather. The view from the ridges of all the surrounding peaks and villages is magnificent all along the way. From the Gros huts, the return trip along the trail is very easy.
Arrens-Marsous to Estaing via the old pastoral paths
Visorando Member 
7.88 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,782 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A lovely, fairly challenging route offering views of the Pic d'Arrens and the high mountains in the background.A path linking the Tech Dam valley to the Lac d'Estaing valley via the mountain pastures.
Lakes Uzious and Anglas from Gourette
Visorando Member 
7.26 mi
+3,530 ft
-3,527 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely loop from Gourette that takes you past numerous lakes. Best undertaken in good weather. Part of the route is unmarked. The GPX track may prove very useful.Follow the directions in this description. You must ascend via the water channel.Classified as difficult due to a tricky (but safe) section on the old penstockReported on 08/09/2024: very recently, a handrail (chain) has been installed along the entire length of the penstock
Lake Anglas from Gourette
Visorando Member 
4.36 mi
+2,297 ft
-2,297 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The Lac d'Anglas hike is one of the must-do routes starting from Gourette.
It offers a varied mountain landscape where waterfalls, cliffs and lakes enhance the magnificent scenery of the high-altitude summer pastures you will be crossing.
Pic Sanctus and discovery of the old Anglas mines
Visorando Member 
7.80 mi
+4,219 ft
-4,203 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful circular route above Gourette with the ascent of Pic Sanctus (2,482 m), which offers a stunning panorama, particularly of Pic de Ger and the Vignemale and Gabizos massifs. The return route via Lac d'Anglas is dotted with the remains of the old zinc mine.
Pas de Broc and Merdanson peaks loop from Durrieu
Visorando Member 8.81 mi
+3,458 ft
-3,448 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Louvie-Juzon (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route in the foothills of the Béarn Pyrenees. Beautiful views over the plains of Bruges Nay and, further afield, towards Pau. If Ossau is not visible, Durban, Montdragon and Moulle de Jaut beckon, as if inviting us to climb them soon. This hike can be completed as a round trip in 5½ to 6½ hours, including stops.
Pic Sanctus from the Tech dam
Visorando Member 
9.80 mi
+4,321 ft
-4,324 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Pic Sanctus is the destination of the hike.Reaching the Col d'Uzious is a great achievement in itself.Descending to the lakes (Lavedan and Uzious) is also a lovely alternative.
Please note: this hike should only be undertaken when there is no snow (from late May until the first snowfall) and when the weather is stable.
Lake Auseilla from the Tech Dam
Visorando Member 
8.36 mi
+3,301 ft
-3,301 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Pretty lakes at the bottom of a little-visited cirque (altitude 2,192 m) in the pretty valley of the Ruisseau de Labas.Marmots, chamois and vultures are often seen in the Bouleste valley.Please note: in spring, when the snow melts, it is sometimes impossible to cross the Ruisseau de Labas at the WPT (3).
The Col de Paloumère 2187m
Visorando Member 
5.95 mi
+3,356 ft
-3,360 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arrens-Marsous (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A climb to a pass starting from the Tech Dam, offering views of two truly renowned valleys.
On one side: the Tech Dam; on the other, Lake Estaing.
Couscouilha hut from Port de Castet
Visorando Member 
6.22 mi
+1,798 ft
-1,824 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A fairly easy hike leading to a vast summer pasture area.Water is plentiful in this area.It is suitable for families, as a simple return trip to the hut. This hike can be done on snowshoes using a GPX track.The entire circular hike requires a basic sense of direction.The GPX track is essential.
Couscouilha Hut
Visorando Member 
9.63 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,946 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A trail ride, some sections of which are very steep, followed by a meandering route through the valley towards Soum de Quiala. A trail has recently been marked out to the Cabane de Couscouilha. It is significantly less steep than the ‘classic’ walking route, which involves a steep climb once you leave the trail. It is therefore suitable for e-MTBs without the need to carry your bike.
Tour of Rey Mountain from Castet
Visorando Member 
6.49 mi
+2,654 ft
-2,648 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Montagne du Rey, whose highest point is Soum de las Picarras (1,349 m), is the first peak in the Ossau valley and offers a superb 360° panoramic view from the Pau plain to the Pic du Midi d'Ossau.
Soum de la Génie Braque circular loop via Cabanes d'Isarce and d'Aülhet
Visorando Member 
9.88 mi
+4,364 ft
-4,364 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An exceptional and magnificent circular route on the heights of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, in the Tres-Croutz forest, then along the ridge of the Soums de Maletaule. This route circles the Génie Braque torrent, which supplies water to the village below. On the mountain pastures, the landscapes are magical in both summer and winter, on the northern side (St-Pé) and the southern side (the main Pyrenees range).
Pic de Cabaliros, Malinat and Pic Arraillé de Sireix
Visorando Member 
5.75 mi
+2,352 ft
-2,352 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arras-en-Lavedan (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Hike to a first-class viewpoint in the Hautes-Pyrénées. The ascent along the ridges allows you to enjoy a 360° panorama for much of the route and to visit the Pics du Malinat and Arraillé.
Aoulhet hut
Visorando Member 
3.47 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,480 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
The Cabane de l'Aoulhet is a popular destination for the inhabitants of Saint-Pé, located above the village in the heart of the Très-Croutz forest.
Although it is a stop on many routes in the massif, it can also be a popular destination in itself, on the border between the sunny summer pastures and the mossy forest, with a remarkable view of the Montné cliffs, the steep-sided Génie Longue valley, the Picharrots cliffs and the other summer pastures of Prat du Rey.
Soum de la Génie Braque via the Tres-Croutz forest
Visorando Member 
6.27 mi
+3,698 ft
-3,698 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A lovely mid-mountain hike through the lush forest of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (or Tres-Croutz or Crouts = Three Crosses in Bigourdan). The first quarter of the hike is a bit challenging, as it is steep. You then pass through the Aülhet and Artigue mountain pastures, before following the ridge westwards to the summit of Soum de la Génie Braque. Well known to locals, this route offers a guaranteed change of scenery!
Meadows of Garrapit and Bénac on the slopes of the Araü
Visorando Member 
5.24 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 6
The Araü is the mountainous ridge jutting out from the Massif de Saint-Pé down to the Gave de Pau at the foot of the village. Its imposing, entirely wooded silhouette conceals pretty clearings, once meadows, some well-known paths and others forgotten, used only by hunters and hiking enthusiasts beneath the tall trees of the forest.
Its summit, towering arrogantly over the village, is the Soum de las Toupiettas (1,357m).
The Montagnou de la Pâle caves in the Très-Croutz Forest
Visorando Member 
2.26 mi
+919 ft
-919 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Just a stone’s throw from the village of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, this walk takes us along the trail of the massif’s caves, particularly those on a large hilltop, the Mountagnou de la Pale. The caves are dotted along this route as if laid out especially for the walker. We approach the gaping hole of the Gouffre du Hayau, whose unusual size and the draught of air coming in would surely draw you into its dark abyss, were you not careful...
This route was significantly altered in May 2024 by the creation of a new ‘karst trail’.
Grand tour of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre via the hillsides
Visorando Member 
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!
Around Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
Visorando Member 
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!
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
Visorando Member 
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.