The Ehujarre Gorges

A stone's throw from the Kakoueta Gorges, a major tourist attraction in Haute Soule, are the Ehujarre Gorges, wild, secluded and a real delight for hikers.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.54 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 55 
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    Difficulty: Difficult

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 3,474 ft
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    Descent: - 3,484 ft

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    Highest point: 5,125 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,857 ft

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park of the church of Sainte-Engrâce or, if this is not possible, a few hundred metres further down on the right.

(S/E) Follow the paved road for about 150 metres, take the road on the right and continue to the bridge.

(1) Turn right again, crossing the bridge over the stream. Continue along this road, which begins to climb, pass under the high-voltage line, and 250m later, turn right after the place called Xilhankoa to rejoin the PR®®.

(2) From here on, you are in the gorges, with a single path crossing the stream bed numerous times. As you climb, you will be surprised to find signs indicating a source of drinking water just a few metres from the path! There is even a cup for tasting the pure water!

(3) The yellow markings are more or less visible... You need to pay attention to follow the right track, even at the bottom of the canyon, as the stream must often change the landscape. Reach the Molerse cave, which is easily recognisable by its size.

(4) Continue and finish the climb to the waterfall at the top of the gorges. You will reach the plateau just after this.

(5) A sign indicates the fork to the left to complete the loop. You will reach a new plateau with the first cayolar (sheepfold) supplied from a Spanish road. A metal tower stands out in this natural landscape.

(6) Join the path with two markings, one French (yellow) and one Spanish (red and blue). Begin climbing the hills to rejoin the road, which is paved in places.

(7) Follow this road to the left, crossing the stunning karst landscape.

(8) The marked trail turns left, reaching a new plateau marked with signs that lead us back to the return route, a long descent to Sainte-Engrâce. The descent is well marked at the beginning, but you will have to improvise after that. You will come to a trail junction after the place called Idiartolha.

(9) Leave the path by taking the trail on the left and descend into the forest. The trail is very visible! Follow the GPS track carefully, as many trails created by logging have disrupted the map of the area. Reach the place called Erdiko Sorhoa.

(10) A few metres from the path, you will see a clearly visible crevice. Continue downhill, rejoining the tarmac road for a short while, then take the path again at the hairpin bend.

(11) Continue down this forest trail to the hamlet of Ungüratüra and turn right onto the road parallel to the high-voltage power line. At the next crossroads, turn left, continue for 150 metres and leave the road.

(12) Return to the trail marked "Retour vers Sainte-Engrâce" on the right. Follow the bell tower of the Sainte-Engrâce church to return to the first crossroads at the bridge.

(1) Retrace your steps to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,051 ft - Car park at the church of Sainte Engrâce
  2. 1 : mi 0.24 - alt. 1,923 ft - Bridge
  3. 2 : mi 0.74 - alt. 1,985 ft - GR10
  4. 3 : mi 1.54 - alt. 2,523 ft - Source
  5. 4 : mi 2.96 - alt. 4,209 ft - Grotte de Molerse
  6. 5 : mi 3.21 - alt. 4,551 ft - Panel 5
  7. 6 : mi 3.58 - alt. 4,757 ft - Metal tower
  8. 7 : mi 3.72 - alt. 4,961 ft - On the paved road, on the left.
  9. 8 : mi 4.24 - alt. 5,072 ft - On the left after the long karst block
  10. 9 : mi 5.85 - alt. 4,213 ft - Path descending to the left
  11. 10 : mi 7.05 - alt. 2,943 ft - Cave
  12. 11 : mi 7.43 - alt. 2,694 ft - Path on the left
  13. 12 : mi 7.89 - alt. 2,326 ft - Back to Sainte-Engrâce
  14. S/E : mi 8.54 - alt. 2,051 ft - Car park at the church of Sainte-Engrâce

Notes

(2) Source of drinking water.
(3) The cave can be used as shelter if necessary....
On the plateau, cayolars can become shelters!

Worth a visit

The Kakoueta Gorges remain an exceptional place, even if they are very touristy...
The church of Sainte-Engrâce is a jewel of medieval architecture in Haute Soule, superbly renovated!
Sainte Engrance | http://www.sainte-engrace.com/index.php/fr/

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 31 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
mendes2744
mendes2744

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We were disappointed by this route. The climb up through the gorges takes you through a lush, very damp forest teeming with horseflies. There is so much vegetation that you can’t see the gorges. We then reached a grassy plateau, before descending once more into a forest full of horseflies.
Note to the administrator: I was able to write this review because I received an email suggesting I do so via a link. Would it be possible to include this type of link in the Android app? Thank you

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jmb33
jmb33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk
Not to be undertaken in rainy or stormy weather, as the climb through the gorges involves numerous crossings of the stream, which could prove tricky due to the very slippery ground and rocks.
Some sections in the gorges require caution – narrow paths on exposed slopes.
The waterfalls are beautiful. The plateau where the Cayolar is situated is magnificent. The GPX track is generally accurate.

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MisterX64000
MisterX64000

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A route taking 7 hours. Very busy up to the waterfalls, but no one after that. We didn’t see the sign for the spring, but we came across lots of chamois on the Utzigagna plateau

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User 8160865

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike in damp, even rainy weather. Take care when climbing up through the gorges – the numerous crossings of the stream proved tricky as the ground and rocks were very slippery.
The waterfalls are beautiful. The plateau where the Cayolar is located is magnificent. The GPX track is generally accurate.

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User 3615636

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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Uxel85
Uxel85

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A beautiful hike that is quite physically demanding with 1,000 metres of elevation gain, completed in five hours without incident thanks to the dry conditions we encountered (waterfalls and streams were dry), but which could prove much more challenging in wet weather.

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Michel Berdou
Michel Berdou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike throughout. A varied atmosphere between climbing up the gorges, crossing the mountain pastures and descending through the forest. Some sections in the gorges require caution – narrow paths on exposed slopes. Beautiful views of the Anie and the valley.

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PASCOUAU
PASCOUAU

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that the town hall has limited parking in front of the church to 3 hours. We moved the car to point 2 (3-4 spaces) and from point 12 we returned to point 2 via the road

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RANDO 64
RANDO 64

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good description and well-marked route
Very nice hike

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PASCOUAU
PASCOUAU

Very beautiful hike, well marked except perhaps on the plateau, but the trail is visible from a distance. Be careful, the section in the gorges is slippery.

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Ducamp Joel
Ducamp Joel

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At point 8, it is worth climbing to the top of the Uzigagna, which, for an additional 50 metres of elevation, offers a magnificent 360° view. The peaks of Soule on one side and Pic du Soum Couy and the Anelarra ridge on the other

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PASCOUAU
PASCOUAU

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Parking at the church is limited to 3 hours, so drive to point 2 (small car park for 4 or 5 cars). Return to your car from point 12 via the tarmac road. A magnificent walk, but take care in the first section as the rocks are very slippery, even with very good footwear

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Naza
Naza

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike on 08/07/23! No particular difficulties for experienced hikers. The trail is not very busy and very well marked (stay alert but the markings are sufficient). However, the undergrowth was infested with horseflies and ticks, so make sure you bring repellent, tick removers and covering clothing!

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JimPi
JimPi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, uncrowded hike, very well marked (double yellow line) with no particular difficulties apart from its length (5 hours 45 minutes without breaks) and elevation gain (+/- 1,000 m), offering a wild experience as you pass through the gorges

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Yannick3331
Yannick3331

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very easy with children...the waterfalls add a refreshing touch and almost the entire route is wooded

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