The banks of the Bidouze in Guiche

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A round trip on the south bank of the Bidouze from Guiche.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.08 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 2 m
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    Descent: - 2 m
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    Highest point: 5 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m
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On the banks of the Bidouze

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park on Rue de Sames, opposite Route de la Bidouze.

(S/E) Head north-west towards Sames until you reach the footbridge over the Bidouze, at the junction of the D653 (known as Route de Bidache) and D253 (known as Route de Sames) departmental roads.

(1) Turn right onto the Bidouze towpath, which curves back to the south-east.

(2) Ignore the road coming from the right, opposite a platform on the river, and continue along the riverbank.

(3) Ignore the path on your right and continue along the towpath.
Walk along a wooded area, then a pond. Finish with a curve that leads south-west to a road coming from the right and a boat ramp.

(4) Turn around and return along the same route to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 3 m - Car park on Route de Bidache
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 5 m - Footbridge over the - Bidouze (cours d'eau) - Affluent de l'Adour
  3. 2 : km 1.79 - alt. 3 m - Platform on the river
  4. 3 : km 2.13 - alt. 4 m - Rural path
  5. 4 : km 4.54 - alt. 4 m - Boat ramp
  6. S/E : km 9.08 - alt. 3 m - Car park on Route de Bidache

Notes

No water points along the route

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Betiño
Betiño

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Under a beautiful blue sky, a very easy 9 km walk along the Bidouze on the old towpath. No physical difficulty; a return walk that can be shortened at any point. Information boards along the route where we were able to admire storks and fields in bloom. Several picnic tables along the way. A very peaceful atmosphere.

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Cabus Jean-Xavier
Cabus Jean-Xavier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike along the very peaceful banks of the Binouze river.

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User 14438616
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Review of the Bidouze riverside walk
I did this hike on Saturday with my family, and we absolutely loved it! The route is very pleasant, well marked and accessible to all. The scenery is magnificent, with superb views and passages through the heart of nature.
A beautiful, peaceful and rejuvenating walk. I highly recommend this route to anyone looking for a friendly and authentic nature outing.
A big thank you to Visorando for this discovery

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User 10335118

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

lovely walk

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Pantxica
Pantxica

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy, pleasant walk. We saw a stork and some little egrets. The car park is very close to the slipway at Guiche harbour.

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josy Timothée
josy Timothée

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to enjoy with the family. Very easy.

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jmimi64
jmimi64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, refreshing hike along the water's edge.
An alternative is to cross the Bidouze at Guiche, follow the towpath opposite the suggested route and continue to Bidache, then cross the bridge and rejoin the path described in the hike. It's 20 km, but it's beautiful and good exercise.

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