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Gère-Bélesten walks
Route de la Fontaine d'Estéret and Plaa Dou Soum
Visorando Member 
6.32 mi
+2,986 ft
-2,930 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gère-Bélesten (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Two options: either a 2-hour family walk, the Fontaine d'Estéret route (a circular PR® route marked in yellow), or a longer route including the ascent across the Pla Dou Soum (1,391m) with a beautiful view of the Massif de Ger.
Granges de Cinq Monts
Visorando Member 
4.01 mi
+1,988 ft
-1,988 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
You walk along old stony paths, unfortunately including a track. There is a beautiful view of the Ger massif and the Pic du Midi d’Ossau, and you eventually come to numerous barns, many in ruins but a few well-maintained.
The Séris waterfall from Laruns
Visorando Member 
2.43 mi
+906 ft
-906 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A relatively short walk accessible to all, allowing you to discover the Séris waterfall and the typical narrow streets of Laruns.
La route de l'eau à Laruns
Visorando Member 3.18 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A stroll through the mountain village of Laruns, situated in the heart of the Ossau Valley in Haut-Béarn, offers a chance to experience the atmosphere of days gone by. It is also an opportunity to discover, through chance encounters, the atmosphere of a modern-day mountain village.
The walk through the three villages from Laruns
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+961 ft
-988 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This lovely walk allows you to discover the typical villages of the Ossau Valley from a higher vantage point.
The old paths that connected them are still paved in places, and the slate-roofed houses, grouped around the church, feature beautiful engraved marble portals.
The Pic d'Escurets
Visorando Member 
10.86 mi
+2,441 ft
-2,431 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Located 40 minutes from Pau, the Benou plateau is a well-known destination for families looking to get some fresh air in a beautiful pastoral setting. You can easily reach the famous stone circles (cromlechs), burial sites of our Iron Age ancestors (3,000 years ago) overlooking the Ossau Valley. And if you're feeling brave, head to the Pic d'Escurets to admire the panorama stretching from Tarbes to Bayonne. Superb!
The Saubajot Ridge from the Col d'Aran
Visorando Member 
7.14 mi
+2,612 ft
-2,589 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Easy hike to the Col d'Aran and the famous rock of the same name. And if snow prevents you from reaching the rock, walk along the ridge to the east and enjoy a very pretty view.
Pic d'Escurets circular route
Visorando Member 9.69 mi
+2,320 ft
-2,323 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike has a moderate elevation gain but is a bit long. The Pic d'Escurets is a magnificent viewpoint. From the summit, you can see the towns of Pau, Tarbes and Oloron-Sainte-Marie. And many peaks such as the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2,872 m), the Balaitous, the Palas, the Lurien, the Gabizos massif, the Pic du Ger and many others.
On the way down, the view of Benou is absolutely beautiful.
Laruns - Eaux-Bonnes - the Valentin tour
Visorando Member 5.45 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,365 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This circular route, without any particular difficulty, offers you a connection between Eaux-Bonnes and Laruns, passing through the villages of Assouste and Aas, typical of the Ossau Valley.
The walk offers both beautiful panoramic views and the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the 19th-century spa era.
La Montagne Verte from Aas
Visorando Member 
5.82 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,834 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Eaux-Bonnes (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
La Montagne Verte is a plateau at a moderate altitude (1,200 m) but offers superb views of Eaux-Bonnes and the peaks of the Ossau Valley. The route starts in the village of Aas, known for its whistling shepherds. You can extend the walk to Mont Larive, adding an extra hour for the return journey.
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.
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.
Sommet du Rey from Port de Castet
Visorando Member 2.94 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,739 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Castet (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A fairly short but steep hike in places, well marked, with superb views of the foothills, the towns of Pau, Tarbes, Oloron, and also the peaks: Pic du Midi d'Ossau, Pic de Ger, etc.
Montagnon Lake
Visorando Member 
7.07 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,563 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Aydius (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Ascent to Lac de Montagnon via the Cure det Cam hut.
⚠️ 02/07/2025: Parking in the car park is compulsory and subject to a fine:reservations are compulsory and free from 2 April to 30 November. See practical information.
⚠️ 22/05/2025: Departure car park changed following a municipal by-law.
Pic d'Escurets via the Col de Marie Blanque
Visorando Member 
2.93 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Pic d'Escurets is a small peak that can be easily reached in about 1½ hours. At the summit, a magnificent 360° view awaits you.
Pic d'Escurets
Visorando Member 
3.36 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,319 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bilhères (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short hike through woods and pastures, along easy mountain paths.
From the summit, the view of the surrounding valleys and peaks is magnificent.
This walk is certainly less crowded than those starting from the Benou plateau.
Malarode Cave circular trail
Visorando Member 
3.45 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,066 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arudy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Is it hot or grey? Here is a half-day forest trail that is perfect for children. However, avoid periods when it is too wet due to some slippery descents. At the top of the walk, you can enjoy a view of Arudy, and birds of prey are often visible. Above all, don't forget a torch to venture a little way into the cave. Opposite, the other cave, which is closed, contained prehistoric remains (on display at the Arudy museum).
The Eaux-Chaudes caves in Laruns
Visorando Member 
3.70 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,736 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
From the village of Eaux-Chaudes, with its old-fashioned charm and romantic 19th-century thermal baths, to the remarkable entrances to the two caves of the same name (although the water is cold), this hike is accessible to all and offers many surprising and visually stunning discoveries.
At the end of the trail, venture underground along the riverbank by lamplight to admire some of the wonders of the underground world, adding an extra thrill and unforgettable excitement to the experience.
Circular walk of the Sentier des Fenêtres via the Grotte des Eaux-Chaudes
Visorando Member 
11.05 mi
+4,672 ft
-4,672 ft
9h 10
Difficult
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike takes us on a very airy route along the facilities created in 1954 by the SNCF in the middle of the mountains to collect part of the water from the underground river in the massif and part of the water from the Artouste power station, and to channel it through a penstock to the Miégebat power station on the Gave d'Ossau. After the Grottes des Eaux-Chaudes caves, the route follows the Artouste-Miégebat underground water supply canal with its many windows.
Tour of the Arudy glacial valley
Visorando Member 
11.70 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,604 ft
6h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Arudy (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A somewhat long walk, but not difficult, with good yellow PR® Route de la Vallée d'Arudy signposting, which occasionally overlaps with a GR®. Beautiful views of the Ger massif and perhaps towards Ossau. Several interesting churches along the way.
Circular from Sainte-Colome in the Ossau Valley.
Visorando Member 
3.70 mi
+650 ft
-686 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Colome (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An easy, rural circular from Sainte-Colome in the Ossau Valley, alternating between beautiful woodland paths and farm tracks, offering a wonderful introduction to the Béarn foothills and the pretty village of Sainte Colome.
Marked with PR®, then VTT and then GR®78.
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.
Hourquet hut at the start of the Aydius route
Visorando Member 
4.55 mi
+2,228 ft
-2,218 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aydius (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This hike follows old paths, with the view changing as you climb: the Lescun cirque (Pic d’Anie), Layens, Ourdinse, Mailh Massibe, and of course, the Bergon. You arrive at a charming hut where you can stop for a picnic.
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.
Route du Tos de la Courade
Visorando Member 
2.45 mi
+564 ft
-538 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bescat (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This is a family hike in the Ossau Valley, south of the city of Pau, between the villages of Bescat and Sévignacq-Meyracq.
Mainly through the woods, it leads to the Tos de la Courade (tos = watering hole) and then joins theGR®78via a well-maintained path, before returning to the starting point. It overlooks the Ossau Valley to the south and, in the second part of the walk, the plain of Pau.
Isabe Lake and Sesques Peak circular
Visorando Member 
8.41 mi
+5,489 ft
-5,459 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Lake Isabe is one of the most beautiful and mysterious lakes in the Pyrenees and, in any case, a real gem set in a mineral landscape with steep cliffs. Towering above it, above the last snowfields of summer, rises the Pic de Sesques (or L'Escarbu). To reach it, you will have to traverse chaotic landscapes and climb a narrow couloir to reach an aerial ridge, but it is not dangerous. A beautiful mountain hike with a nice 1,700 m elevation gain over a fairly short distance of 14 km.
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.
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.