The Séris waterfall from Laruns

A relatively short walk accessible to all, allowing you to discover the Séris waterfall and the typical narrow streets of Laruns.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.92 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 276 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 276 m

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    Highest point: 800 m
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    Lowest point: 524 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Place de la Mairie in Laruns.

(S/E) Take Rue du Bialé, go up to the wash house, then continue on the right to the end of this street towards the old holiday village. You will come to a crossroads.

(1) Take the path opposite the road, signposted Cascade de Séris. Continue along the left bank of the Arrec de Lars on this path, which climbs steadily, gently at first but becoming steeper as you ascend. Follow the red and white markings and join the Pont de Séris.

(2) Cross and continue, staying on the recently revised markings. Climb more steeply, still in the woods on a stony path, until you reach another crossroads.

(3) Follow the markings, turning right to reach the waterfall.

(4) Descend via the same path. Take care in wet weather as the path may be slippery. Follow the same route as on the way up.
Alternative route: when you leave the woods, turn right to join Rue Barthèque, a street lined with houses offering superb views of the Pic du Ger. Follow this street, turn left onto Rue Plaisance, then right onto Rue du Général De Gaulle. Pass the Laruns media library before returning to the village square and the Place de la Mairie car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 524 m - Parking at Laruns town hall
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 558 m - Trail junction
  3. 2 : km 1.15 - alt. 641 m - Séris Bridge - Arrioussé (cours d'eau) - Affluent du Gave d'Ossau
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 784 m - Trail junction
  5. 4 : km 1.96 - alt. 800 m - Seris waterfall
  6. S/E : km 3.92 - alt. 524 m - Parking at Laruns town hall

Notes

This walk is short but the path is steep. Good footwear is essential and the path can be very slippery in wet weather.

Worth a visit

(S/E) Saint-Pierre Church in Laruns and the old 16th-century wash house.
(S/E) View of the Pic du Ger.
(4) Séris waterfall: take a good look at this superb 35-metre waterfall with its beautiful pools. A very pleasant place during hot weather.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
User 20439960

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, slightly steep but manageable as it is short

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User 19570545

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

An interesting hike in the shade of
Trees, ending at a beautiful waterfall with a strong flow even at the end of August after several days of scorching heat

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User 21795181

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
We went hiking yesterday in 41-degree heat. The path is shaded all the way, but it's a steep climb up to the waterfall, which looks magnificent in the photos on the internet. But we were disappointed when we got there because people and dogs were bathing in it, so the water was dirty and not at all crystal clear as advertised! I was very disappointed by the behaviour of these "tourists" who have no respect for nature! Using the pool as a swimming pool is deplorable!
A word of advice: only go there out of season if you want to see the true colour of the pool and enjoy some peace and quiet!
Please respect Mother Nature, who gives us such beautiful things...
An enthusiast 😉

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User 3817938

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A physically demanding hike, even if it is easy.
Superb waterfall and natural pool

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Laplante cedric
Laplante cedric

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Fairly easy hike to the waterfall
The waterfall is magnificent
But be careful with parking on Saturday mornings as there is a market 👍👍

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jarkhot
jarkhot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful waterfall that is definitely worth a visit.
A beautiful shaded trail after leaving the village of Laruns.
No difficulties.

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User 26037071

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very accessible walk, so it's very busy.
go in the morning to enjoy the waterfall in peace and quiet

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Almasy
Almasy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short steep climb, but well worth it, especially on such a hot day.
Worth seeing...

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danielfr40
danielfr40

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty waterfall.
We followed the path to the track, which doubles the elevation gain. We came back down this track on the right towards the Lars barns.
A bit long but easy and with a lovely view of Laruns and its mountainous setting.
Thank you

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celimatsc
celimatsc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant walk, pretty waterfall, very busy

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User 25980536

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike in hot weather, which was the case for us, as it was shaded until we reached the waterfall once we entered the woods. As stated in the practical information, this walk is short but steep, and good footwear is essential.

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Mumu40
Mumu40

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short hike with a beautiful little waterfall at the end. A very pleasant way to stretch your legs from Laruns.

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Manu 79400
Manu 79400

Hello,
Personally, I find the phrase "accessible to all" a bit excessive.
This little "walk" is not accessible to people with reduced mobility, nor certainly to most elderly or very elderly people. The path is not long, but there is a slight incline on the way up and down...
Have a nice day.

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Yvon Lahellec
Yvon Lahellec

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A fairly steep but short climb to discover a beautiful waterfall

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Manu 79400
Manu 79400

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful spot and a beautiful reward at the end: a waterfall!
After a bit of a climb, not very far but with a good elevation gain, we arrived to discover the site in the woods.

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