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Le Layens (1625 m) walks
The Layens circular loop via Les Serres
Visorando Member
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.
Walks near Le Layens (1625 m)
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 in the Aspe Valley, winding through gorges and sun-drenched valleys. We do not suggest this 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.
From Sainte-Engrâce to the Col de Lépoa
6.52 mi
+3,891 ft
-764 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Engrâce (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
First day of a 6-day trip in the Basque Country. On this first day, visit the Ehujarré Gorges. A climb through the woods, then discovery of the wide grassy slopes of Utzigagna, the land of sheep and shepherds. After a visit to Urugo to admire the gorges from above, we climb back up in the morning to reach the Col de d'Errayzéko Lépoua, border marker 256.There, a vehicle will be waiting to take us to the Refuge Jeandel, saving us an 8 km drive along the border road.
On the Way of St James, between Etsaut and Urdos
2.90 mi
+807 ft
-413 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Etsaut (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The work carried out by the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department and the Haut-Béarn community of municipalities to facilitate access to the Fort du Portalet, as well as the route through the upper Aspe valley for hikers and pilgrims (GR®65), has been completed and now allows visitors to discover this exceptional site in the best conditions of visibility and safety. Let's make the most of it!