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Lay-Lamidou walks
Between the river and the hillsides via Préchacq-Navarrenx
Visorando Member
10.45 mi
+971 ft
-942 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Lay-Lamidou (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Start of the path leading to the Laus Creek Ranch. The route crosses through the woods to reach the Gave d’Oloron at Préchacq-Navarenx. The route continues along the banks of the Gave, then veers away from it to return via the hillsides of Saucède and Lucq-de-Béarn.
Navarrenx - Uhart-Mixe
22.69 mi
+2,283 ft
-1,768 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Navarrenx (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Forty-fourth stage of the Camino de Santiago. During this stage, you leave Béarn for the Basque Country. A very long stage, mostly along country roads and paths through woodland. As you do not pass through any large villages, it is best to stock up on provisions at the start.
From Hôpital-Saint-Blaise to Mauléon-Licharre
10.39 mi
+1,952 ft
-2,011 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from L'Hôpital-Saint-Blaise (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A lovely stage through Soule (Xiberoa) to its capital, Mauléon-Licharre (Maule-Lextarre).
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 Bois de Goès and the Précilhon Dolmen
4.24 mi
+604 ft
-594 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Goès (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk takes you through the woods of Goes and Précilhon. It offers a beautiful view of the Oloron Valley and leads you to a dolmen.
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.
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.
From Mauléon-Licharre to Saint-Just-Ibarre
13.95 mi
+2,329 ft
-2,228 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Mauléon-Licharre (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A beautiful stage that ends in a grand finale in a superb valley.
Between Goes and Estialescq
3.17 mi
+348 ft
-374 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Estialescq (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short walk in the Oloron area, a few kilometres from the charming village of Estialescq. This short circular route takes you through woods, along field edges and country lanes.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Short circular loop starting from Escout
2.73 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Escout (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short walk, 1 hour 15 minutes including breaks and photo stops, ideal for families, with a lovely spot for a picnic near the Croix de Peyrecor.
Chapelle de la Madeleine as seen from Sauguis-Saint-Étienne
6.66 mi
+1,959 ft
-1,955 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sauguis-Saint-Étienne (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A climb from the village of Sauguis-Saint-Étienne through mountain pastures and forests to La Madeleine, the highest point at an altitude of almost 800 metres, offering a 360° panoramic view of the mountains of the Basque Country and the Pyrenees.