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Randonnées Gave d'Asp (cours d'eau) - Espagne - Affluent du Gave d'Oloron
The Mâture and the Col d'Arras Path
Visorandonneur
5.66 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,694 ft
5h 00
Moyenne
Départ à Borce (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
One of the best-known paths in the Pyrenees, carved into the steep rock above the Gorges d'Enfer. The Chemin de la Mâture still echoes with the blows of the pickaxes of the convicts who dug it. An unforgettable page of history!
Lake Estaens
5.26 mi
+1,745 ft
-1,749 ft
3h 55
Moyenne
Départ à Urdos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This round trip hike is mostly in Spain and is suitable for all walkers. It is a very easy family walk. The green surroundings are home to marmots and chamois, if you know where to look. From the end of June onwards, numerous flocks of sheep, cows and horses graze here. The lake is splendid and is surrounded by white rock mountains on the left with the Aspe peak and the Visaurin and on the right by red rocks with the Gabedaille peak.
Lac d'Estaens loop via the Chemin des Échelles
6.65 mi
+2,162 ft
-2,165 ft
4h 55
Moyenne
Départ à Urdos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The aim here is to make a loop. You will need to climb down a small chimney and follow a path that runs along the cliff and takes you down a ladder. Magnificent view of the peaks and the valley below.
The Bedous valley
7.39 mi
+801 ft
-778 ft
4h 05
Moyenne
Départ à Bedous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route to discover the villages and hamlets of the Bedous valley, a unique place due to its geological origins and culture. Few climbs, lots of trails. The suggested route is marked in yellow as the "Tour du vallon" and is described in several guidebooks. We suggest it here to encourage you to hike in this charming area.The train (TER) serves Bedous.
The Tour du Busteigts (revised version)
2.48 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,033 ft
2h 05
Moyenne
Départ à Etsaut (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk around the valley overlooking the village of Etsaut is delightful for its views, the shade it offers and the short climb. It can be enjoyed in all seasons, though it is best to avoid rainy periods when the path may be slippery.
This is a route recommended by the Departmental Council.
Please note: the original route (marked path) is currently impassable following a landslide. We present here an alternative route that can be followed in complete safety.
From Sarrance to Bedous via the Way of St James
5.44 mi
+643 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Facile
Départ à Sarrance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The Way of St James (Voie d’Arles – GR® 653) offers a lovely, easy and shaded route through the Aspe Valley, winding between gorges and sun-drenched valleys. We do not suggest it as a circular route here, as the train (TER line 55) allows you to return easily to your starting point.The route is suitable for all seasons; however, avoid wet periods!
Warning (2025): following the severe flooding in the Aspe Valley in September 2024, some sections of the path may be damaged. Check before setting off.
On the heights of Escot
6.27 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 00
Moyenne
Départ à Escot (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A magnificent walk that takes you up to an altitude of 700 m to discover superb views of the valleys and the surrounding Escot pass. You’ll alternate between grassy paths and forest trails, passing several water sources that are ideal for a refreshing drink!
The Bérat circular route in Urdos
2.56 mi
+554 ft
-561 ft
1h 40
Facile
Départ à Urdos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A fairly short circular route to explore the village and the surroundings of Urdos, in the upper Aspe Valley, offering a fine view of the enormous walls built over the centuries using stones extracted during the arduous ploughing of the fields.
The route is varied, signposted (yellow markings) and described in several guidebooks.
Suitable for all seasons (shaded), but avoid midday in the height of summer!
On the hills above Sarrance
2.47 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
1h 50
Facile
Départ à Sarrance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This short walk is ideal for stretching your legs before exploring the pretty village of Sarrance!
Circular loop via Lac d’Estaëns or Ibon de Astanès
6.71 mi
+2,218 ft
-2,221 ft
5h 00
Moyenne
Départ à Urdos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
It is a peaceful valley where a thin stream flows, where large herds of horses and cows graze in the calm air, indifferent to this geological feature, this reddish earth, on the border between Spain and France and Lac d'Estaëns (Ibon de Astanès).
On the Way of St James, between Etsaut and Urdos
2.90 mi
+807 ft
-413 ft
2h 00
Facile
Départ à Etsaut (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The work carried out by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and the Haut-Béarn community of municipalities to facilitate access to the Fort du Portalet, as well as the route through the upper Aspe valley for hikers and pilgrims (GR®65), has been completed and now allows visitors to discover this exceptional site in the best conditions of visibility and safety. Let's make the most of it!