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Issor walks
In the Lourdios Valley at Issor
Visorando Member
2.20 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Issor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Starting from the charming village of Issor, this walk, which runs partly through woodland, is ideal on hot days. After leaving the village, the path enters a wood, then crosses streams. In summer, the play of shadows and the coolness of the surroundings are particularly pleasant.
In days gone by, the villagers used this path to transport boxwood from the neighbouring Bisarce mountain on the backs of mules. This hardwood was used to make a wide range of everyday objects.
Mont de la Serre via the Col de Boucoig
3.40 mi
+889 ft
-892 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Issor (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful walk with a surprising highlight: a splendid view of the valley from the highest point!
Around the Soum de Casteigts
2.76 mi
+607 ft
-610 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A very lovely walk offering breathtaking views of the valleys surrounding Mont de Casteigts. This walk alternates between tarmac roads, grassy paths and forest trails. There are several vantage points to discover along the route.
Tour of the village of Arette
2.82 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely route for exploring the village of Arette, partly along quiet country roads. You’ll discover pretty bridges and hidden paths in the heart of the village. The path offers little shade, but much of the route follows the stream.
On the gentle hills of Arette
2.49 mi
+469 ft
-463 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely little walk starting from the charming village of Arette! Although it mainly follows small roads, you’ll still discover some surprising paths right in the heart of the village...
In the countryside around Asap-Arros
4.69 mi
+515 ft
-525 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Asasp-Arros (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely little walk to the north-east of the village of Asap-Arros, a few kilometres from the town of Oloron-Sainte-Marie. The route follows mainly a narrow country road, with a few kilometres on footpaths.
Soum d'Aulis
4.16 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,083 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, pleasant walk where you can have a picnic at the summit. Beautiful views of the Anie and the scattered settlements on the borders of Béarn. No difficulty.
A few yellow markers to help you find your way.
Around the Soum de Cassiet
2.96 mi
+719 ft
-696 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This lovely walk, starting from the village of Ance, takes you to the Soum de Cassiet. This little hill, covered in grass and ferns, is ideal for a snack or a picnic! The rest of the route alternates between forest tracks, country lanes and footpaths...
Via Soum de Cassiet and Soum de Rut from Ance
3.32 mi
+764 ft
-761 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, easy walk that can be combined with the Soum d’Aulis, or, alternatively, shortened by descending via the road from the Soum de Rut. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees from the summit.
On the heights of Escot
6.27 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,293 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from 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!
Mail Arrouy
7.77 mi
+3,081 ft
-3,051 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Lurbe-Saint-Christau (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
At the entrance to the Aspe Valley, 10 km south of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, lie the first foothills of the Western Pyrenees. The Mail Arrouy, or Rocher Rouge, towers over the Oloron plain from a height of 1,250 m. Although the route is well-known, it is rarely used, physically demanding and the landscape is rather wild... That is the price you pay to admire this beautiful region! Recommended for experienced hikers only.
Saudalate mountain pasture
7.23 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,916 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lourdios-Ichère (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
To complement the PLR hike at the Col de Laünde, this is a lovely circular walk above the village of Lourdios-Ichère, leading to the Saudalate mountain pasture where herds graze from June to September.Moderator’s note, 21 May 2025.(!) In light of the latest comments, it seems preferable to undertake this hike as a return trip to the Col de Laünde (6).
La Fougeraie de Lahünd
3.92 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,106 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Lourdios-Ichère (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This short walk offers a refreshing view of the charming village of Lourdios-Ichère and some of the mountains surrounding the valley, such as Layens and Biscacou. You’re sure to come across donkeys, horses and pigs along the way.
Around the Bois de Gouloum
5.83 mi
+1,250 ft
-1,260 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aramits (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk takes you to the Bois de Gouloum around the Col de Bugalaran. This lovely route offers stunning views of the village of Aramits along beautiful hillside paths.
Above and along the River Vert
5.26 mi
+413 ft
-387 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Féas (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
An easy walk to do with children. From the ridge, there are lovely views of the Pic d’Orrhy, the Anie and the Trône du Roi. The return route follows the River Vert, which winds through the meadows to the south-west of Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
On the hills above Sarrance
2.47 mi
+810 ft
-810 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sarrance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This short walk is ideal for stretching your legs before exploring the pretty village of Sarrance!
Summit of Souek
1.86 mi
+446 ft
-433 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Aramits (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short, easy walk next to the Aramits adventure park. Beautiful views over the plain and the mountains: Anie, Madeleine, etc. Picnics possible at the summit. The route alternates between woodland and meadows, with a few signposts except for the summit.
From Sarrance to Bedous via the Way of St James
5.44 mi
+643 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from 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.
Return walk to Camp de César in Oloron-Sainte-Marie
2.17 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Discover, during a return trip through the forest, a little spot steeped in history: Caesar’s Camp. These are the remains of an oppidum (a fortification built on high ground and surrounded by ditches, serving as a refuge and a meeting place) lost in the heart of the Bois de Pée forest, 10 minutes from the town of Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
The Issaux Trail
2.26 mi
+404 ft
-404 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Osse-en-Aspe (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely little walk in the Issaux Forest, alternating between small country lanes, woodland paths and forest tracks.
Pont du Diable circular trail
5.06 mi
+289 ft
-285 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely circular route a few kilometres from Oloron. Walk along the Gave d'Ossau before discovering the Pont du Diable and venturing along the edge of fields and through the undergrowth.
The Crêtes d'Auriste in the Barétous Valley
6.37 mi
+2,136 ft
-2,136 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Arette (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
After a lovely, steady climb along a wide track, you emerge onto a vast area of pasture.There are lovely views throughout the climb, followed by a sweeping panorama from the top.A geological curiosity: large blocks of pink puddingstone at the summit.
Maute House in the Gey valley
4.18 mi
+1,007 ft
-1,024 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sarrance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A walk through a wild valley, once inhabited for two centuries. An untouched forest, hyacinths, mosses, ruined houses, and a black rock from which a river with crystal-clear waters flows.
Pic Roumendarès
3.11 mi
+2,887 ft
-2,874 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Escot (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A hike that isn’t too long but involves a fairly steep climb, very close to Oloron-Saint-Marie, with a magnificent panorama at the summit as a reward.
Suitable for all seasons (the ascent is north-facing and mainly through woodland, so it can even be considered in summer). In snowy conditions, take care (see below).
The summit of Cambeillou as seen from Esquiule
7.47 mi
+1,509 ft
-1,490 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Esquiule (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A pleasant walk starting from a Basque village in Béarn. Beautiful views of the Pyrenees range from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the Pic d’Orhy. Marked trail, a little muddy at the start, with lovely houses on the ridges all along the route.
From Oloron-Sainte-Marie to L’Hôpital-Saint-Blaise
13.45 mi
+604 ft
-820 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Oloron-Sainte-Marie (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely stage in the Gave d’Oloron valley, starting from Oloron-Sainte-Marie Cathedral and ending at the little church of L’Hôpital-Saint-Blaise.
The Layens circular loop via Les Serres
8.33 mi
+3,054 ft
-3,028 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Osse-en-Aspe (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A long route, with steep sections and paths that are sometimes poorly marked. From the summit, a magnificent view over the Basque Country, the Cirque de Lescun, the Sesques massif, all the way to the Pic du Midi de Bigorre.
Circular Biscarce from Bedous
4.21 mi
+2,867 ft
-2,864 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bedous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A little-known viewpoint overlooking the Bedous valley, Le Layens (on the Serres side), the top of the Gey cirque, and L’Ourdinse. Suitable only for hikers who know how to walk off the beaten track and have a good sense of direction.
The Ourdinse plateau above Bedous
4.52 mi
+2,582 ft
-2,575 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bedous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Discover the enormous plateau overlooking Bedous and its region on this circular walk. It is not only a mountain but also an important grazing area for livestock and an exceptional viewpoint over the entire mountain range. The diversity of the natural environments found here is remarkable.
