Holzarté footbridge

A circuit a dozen or so kilometers long in a green area among forests, streams and waterfalls. And especially crossing the Holzarté bridge which is the headline event of this quite demanding hike. If it is too physically demanding, you can turn around once you have seen the bridge.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 880 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 880 m

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    Highest point: 983 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 379 m

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Description of the walk

Start: The start point is at the Logibar hostel on the side of the D26. A large car park means you can leave your car here. You can try to go a little further with your vehicle because there is another car park behind the same hostel. From there, you are at the starting point.

(S/E) Follow the signs for the Holzarté footbridge. This is very well indicated, this site is well known and very busy in summer. Go straight up the stairs and this unique sloping path up to this gateway. The view is already beautiful but the bridge is only visible at the last moment when you are very close.

(1) Cross the bridge if you are not afraid of heights. Once you have crossed the gorges, return to the route by the only road that winds through the forest and raises the heart rate with its changes in altitude. The route then leads to an intersection of paths.

(2) Turn left (see photo of the sign) towards Olhadubi. The area is very green, with waterfalls and streams, and you will have views over the gorge for several kilometers.

(3) Cross a small wooden bridge in the direction of Fontabarria and the GR10 which we will come back to later.
Again, it is all signposted and there is only one path. As the route is on hillsides bring a hat to protect you from the strong sun in the summer.

(4) The junction point with the GR10 is near the Cayolar d’Ardakhotchia. You are at the highest point of this hike. Enjoy the view. The return route is by the GR10 to the car park at the start. The track is very wide at first.

(5) Then after a few kilometers you turn left following the GR10 and signs for Logibaria. The descent is continuous and very tiring for your feet and knees. Descend with caution, especially in the forest, because some passages are dangerous in wet weather. Once back at the car park, the stream awaits to go to cool off your feet and the hostel welcomes hikers. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 382 m - Logibar Inn
  2. 1 : km 1.91 - alt. 586 m - Gateway
  3. 2 : km 2.78 - alt. 741 m - Intersection: turn left
  4. 3 : km 5.26 - alt. 849 m - Picnic area
  5. 4 : km 7.7 - alt. 982 m - PR/GR10 junction
  6. 5 : km 10.08 - alt. 893 m - Intersection: turn left
  7. S/E : km 12.87 - alt. 382 m - Logibar Inn

Practical information

Start: The start point is at the Logibar hostel on the side of the D26. A large car park means you can leave your car here. You can try to go a little further with your vehicle because there is another car park behind the same hostel. From there, you are at the starting point.

Drive to start: Reach the start point of Larrau via the D26.

Gears: Walking poles can be useful.
A hat is essential in summer.

Refreshments: Logibar hostel will welcome you on arrival - a very pleasant place.

The bridge of Olhadibi is an ideal spot for a picnic.

In the nearby area

Footbridge.
View point at marker 999.
Various waterfalls and streams.
Holzarté Gorges.

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The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 149 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 11851365

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Nice, difficult walk. The end of the route is tricky due to a number of very wet sections.

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Jean Jacques 6664
Jean Jacques 6664

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk, but if the ground is wet the descent on the way back is very slippery, so poles are essential. The route alternates between woodland and open country. The route is very well signposted. The highest point offers superb scenery. It took me 4? hours at a leisurely pace. The weather was overcast but the scenery was still magnificent, with the colours of autumn.

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Laurent3240
Laurent3240

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A demanding loop done in the opposite direction, allowing you to discover the footbridge at the end and a less complicated descent.

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cgarnier64
cgarnier64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

No major difficulties, but a bit physical as it goes up and then down, and as much of the path is shaded it remains muddy even if the weather is fine. Pleasant walk but a little disappointed: no real view of the gorges which are hidden by vegetation so the footbridge isn't as impressive as we thought, and the views from the higher parts of the walk are very pleasant but perhaps not worth the 2h15x2 hour drive to get here.

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Gabou16
Gabou16

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A varied, fairly strenuous but highly enjoyable walk.

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Stéphanie Le Touzé
Stéphanie Le Touzé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We set off not too late to avoid the crowds, particularly as far as the footbridge, but we discovered this walk without being able to fully enjoy it, due to the rather low ceiling. It's a shame, because there must be some very beautiful scenery! Nonetheless, it's a very nice walk (to be avoided when it's raining), which we hope to do again with clear skies!

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T M
T M

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

The start and finish are on steep slopes. In the event of rain or wet conditions, the descent to the finish can be very challenging...
The car park is private and chain-locked when the restaurant is not open. Parking can be tricky.

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T M
T M

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : N/A
Clarity of route map : N/A
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

The start and finish are on steep slopes. In the event of rain or wet conditions, the descent to the finish can be very sporty...

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renaud64
renaud64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Great walk, magnificent scenery. The route alternates between forest and open country.
Make sure you wear the right footwear because at this time of year, there are still some very wet and slippery stretches in the forest.
Be careful and take it easy. I took a branch that I used as a walking stick, which helped me a lot and I got through just fine. The route is very well signposted. The highest point offers superb scenery. 4h30 at a leisurely pace.
Very good memories.

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Rangue
Rangue

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : May 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Magnificent walk in the heart of the mountains, very steep start, we did the equivalent of a squat every time we put our foot down as it climbed so steeply and we had to be careful not to slip on the rocks, we quickly reached the footbridge which is magnificent (I'm afraid of heights and it's fine, I admit I didn't look too far down but it's solid!!!) then we continued on a section of the gr10, finally doing a loop leaving and arriving at the campsite. ) then we continued on a part of the gr10, in the end we made a loop leaving and arriving from the campsite. Be careful at the first wooden bridge, a plank got loose and we fell, fortunately nothing serious. In the end we made a mistake at the last junction and did an 18km hike in about 4 hours. We met a maximum of 10 people during the hike and everyone was very nice, we talked about the routes... Really good fun. I'm 35 and my two colleagues are 25 and 27. The three of us are pretty sporty and this hike gave us a hard time, but it's what we came for. We're off again in September, with a one-night bivouac on the agenda. In any case, thanks to the site and the hikers, I've got all the information I need to prepare and prepare for the hike 😃

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rabo
rabo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Not as easy as it looks! Be careful and wear good shoes, as the water has gullied the stones on the path. Otherwise, the chain helps you up and down.

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f8bey
f8bey

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Climb to the footbridge then turn around.
Quite a physical climb.
Be careful on the way down, tricky sections if the path is wet.

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Auré32600
Auré32600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A fine walk, with no particular difficulties in dry weather, apart from the difficult descent for weak knees.
It took 5 hours to complete the loop, with breaks to admire the scenery and have a picnic.

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Romain et Saïko
Romain et Saïko

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

If you're doing it with your dog, it's best to use a tether or lead if your companion doesn't listen to you perfectly, as the terrain is relatively slippery and lined with gaps (from the start to the footbridge and from point 3 to point 4).
There are numerous water holes along the loop.

The passage from point 3 to point 4 can be quite impressive on the side of a hill, and for those who are afraid of heights, it won't be your best moment, especially in strong winds.

There were no markings for point 5, but there is a small passage in the fence just at the start of the forest, and you'll see footprints on the ground a little further down.

Enjoy the walk!

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Cabanial
Cabanial

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk in dry weather. Nice views of Larrau and Bosmendieta on the way back.
No particular difficulty unless the return path is wet and slippery.

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