Lons walks

Semi-urban route (woodland, fields, housing estates). For nearly 4 km, it follows the route of a section of the railway line which, crossing the Pyrenees, was intended to link Paris to Madrid via Morcenx, Mont-de-Marsan, Saint-Sever, Hagetmau, Arzacq, Thèze and Sauvagnon before reaching Pau and then crossing the Pyrenees via the Somport railway tunnel. The entire line was completed except for the section from Hagetmau to Pau, although work had begun before being suspended in 1914; the project was subsequently abandoned in 1937. This construction work has left its mark on the Pau region, and this circular loop utilises the embankments of this railway line from the northern bypass at Lons almost all the way to the Bayonne road at Billère.

A shaded walk on the hillsides of Jurançon to discover beautiful forests and estates.

An easy, flat walk, alternating between forest (the Bois de Pau or Forêt de Bastard) and cultivated plains.Suitable for walking or mountain biking.

A walk exploring the gardens, parks and squares of Pau and Bizanos, passing through the Ravin du Hédas, Pau Castle, the Eaux Vives Stadium and the hillside of Franqueville Castle; along the Gave de Pau, the Ousse, Bouries and Ariou Merdé streams; with magnificent views of the Jurançon hillsides and the Pyrenees, stretching from the Château de Pau to the heights of the Château de Franqueville.

A short family hike in the heart of the hillsides, allowing you to enjoy the geometry of the vineyards with the Pyrenees mountain range in the background.

A short route along the Saint-Faust ridge road offering superb views of the Pyrenees mountain range with vineyards in the foreground.

A circular route mainly through the countryside, passing through the village of Poey-de-Lescar.

A lovely walk along roads and tracks, including a visit to the Piétat Sanctuary and a return route via the ridges of the Baliros and Narcastet hills, back to the starting point in Mazères.

A circular loop of almost 25 kilometres taking you along the banks of the Gave, past the whitewater stadium, Franqueville Castle and part of the Henri IV path linking Pau to Lourdes. You will then return via Assat and the left bank of the Gave back to your starting point.

Circular route offering views of the Pyrenees and the Pont-Long plain.

Circular passing over the ridges between the Gave de Pau and Pont-Long plains with beautiful views of the Pyrenees, from the Pic du Midi de Bigorre to the Basque mountains and the Pont-Long plain from Momas to Serres-Castet.

A lovely shaded circuit around Aubertin, on the banks of the Baïse, on the ridges facing the Pyrenees and in the vineyards of Jurançon.

A beautiful route on the hillsides of Rontignon, a few kilometres from Pau. Several beautiful views of the ridges and the Pyrenees.

Circular route through the countryside and woods with beautiful views of the Pyrenees and a visit to the Sanctuary of Sainte-Quitterie. This saint, renowned in the south-west, has given her name to many springs and fountains reputed to be miraculous. This circular route mainly follows route no. 9 in the old booklet "32 walks and hikes in Miey de Béarn". Signs and markings (yellow lines) are in place for a good half of the route, but after that it becomes more uncertain.

About fifteen kilometres north-east of Pau, the walk takes you through cornfields and oak and chestnut woods.

First, discover the site itself, the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Piétat, built in 1661 by the inhabitants of the farming community of Pardies. The region is rich in history! Next, enjoy the splendid view of the Nay valley to the south-east of Pau, and another beautiful panorama of the Pyrenees from the sanctuary's orientation table. Finally, you can have fun discovering the fountains and other springs hidden in the woods and hills of the site....

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.

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.

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.