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Gerderest walks
The Grand Lées Valley
Visorando Member
7.34 mi
+627 ft
-620 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Gerderest (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Explore the Béarn countryside and its hamlets, as well as its regional produce, around the Grand Lées valley.
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 fountain trail in Moncaup
8.32 mi
+840 ft
-850 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Moncaup (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A trail that invites you to discover the many fountains of Moncaup (64). This route takes you through woods, meadows and vineyards, offering beautiful shaded areas and varied views.
A route to avoid during wet periods.
The 4 churches route
Tourist office
8.00 mi
+879 ft
-863 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Montaner (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk will take you to the four churches of Montaner, through forests and, from the plateaus, to vast panoramas with the castle tower as your anchor point.
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.
In the footsteps of Henry IV from Soumoulou
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.
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 hillsides of Saint-Lézer
7.40 mi
+545 ft
-545 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Lézer (Hautes-Pyrénées)
On the wooded hillsides to the west of the Val d'Adour, this route starting from the Gallo-Roman site of Saint-Lézer offers a magnificent view of the Pyrenees.
Bois de Pau and Pont-Long plain
8.04 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Atlantiques
An easy, flat walk, alternating between forest (the Bois de Pau or Forêt de Bastard) and cultivated plains.Suitable for walking or mountain biking.
Caubios-Loos circular route via the Sanctuary of Sainte Quitterie
6.86 mi
+620 ft
-600 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Caubios-Loos (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Circular route through the countryside and woods with beautiful views of the Pyrenees and a visit to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie. This saint, renowned in the south-west, has given her name to many springs and fountains reputed to be miraculous.
This circular route mainly follows route no. 9 in the old booklet "32 walks and hikes in Miey de Béarn".
Signs and markings (yellow lines) are in place for a good half of the route, but after that it becomes more uncertain.
Crossing Pau and Bizanos via the Château de Franqueville
7.50 mi
+187 ft
-207 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pyrénées-Atlantiques
A walk exploring the gardens, parks and squares of Pau and Bizanos, passing through the Ravin du Hédas, Pau Castle, the Eaux Vives Stadium and the heights of Franqueville Castle; along the Gave de Pau, the streams of the Ousse, the Bouries and the Ariou Merdé; with magnificent views of the Jurançon hillsides and the Pyrenees, from the Château de Pau to the heights of the Château de Franqueville.
From Mazeres to Pardies Piétat
12.52 mi
+974 ft
-974 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Mazères-Lezons (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely walk along roads and tracks, including a visit to the Piétat Sanctuary and a return route via the ridges of the Baliros and Narcastet hills, back to the starting point in Mazères.
Mazeres-Assat circular loop via the Henri IV path
15.36 mi
+292 ft
-282 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Mazères-Lezons (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A circular loop of almost 25 kilometres taking you along the banks of the Gave, past the whitewater stadium, Franqueville Castle and part of the Henri IV path linking Pau to Lourdes. You will then return via Assat and the left bank of the Gave back to your starting point.
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.
The Estrem Debat district in Viella
Tourism professional5.92 mi
+577 ft
-591 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Viella (Gers)
This route will take you through green hillsides on ridges, in a vineyard where the rich scents of the terroir rise up. You will enjoy breathtaking views of the Pyrenees mountain range.
The Chemin Henri IV in Lucgarier
4.34 mi
+410 ft
-397 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lucgarier (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A hilly route through the woods along the Chemin Henri IV. The second part is mainly on a gravel track. There is little tarmac.
Château Viella - Petit Manseng
5.92 mi
+587 ft
-610 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Viella (Gers)
Starting from Château Viella, a short route through vineyards and hillsides allows you to discover the surroundings of our vineyard.
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.
The Jurançon Hills
4.07 mi
+922 ft
-912 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jurançon (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A shaded walk on the hillsides of Jurançon to discover beautiful forests and estates.
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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Le Grand Gambadour - Jû-Belloc
5.03 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Jû-Belloc (Gers)
First following the direction of the Greenwich Meridian and crossing the voluntary nature reserve, the route passes through the village of Belloc and returns via Baulat (a site rich in heritage, with mills and wash houses).