Lourdios-Ichère walks

A beautiful walk with a surprising highlight: a splendid view of the valley from the highest point!

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.

A surprising walk in the Issaux forest, which reveals charming plains at the foot of small hills. A mixture of conifers and deciduous trees amid gigantic moss beds!

A lovely route for exploring the village of Arette, partly along quiet country roads. You’ll discover pretty bridges and hidden paths in the heart of the village. The path offers little shade, but much of the route follows the stream.

A little-known viewpoint overlooking the Bedous valley, Le Layens (on the Serres side), the top of the Gey cirque, and L’Ourdinse. Suitable only for hikers who know how to walk off the beaten track and have a good sense of direction.

A walk through a wild valley, once inhabited for two centuries. An untouched forest, hyacinths, mosses, ruined houses, and a black rock from which a river with crystal-clear waters flows.

After a nice steady climb on a wide track, you come out onto a vast pasture area. There are beautiful views throughout the climb, followed by a vast panorama from the top. A geological curiosity: large blocks of pink puddingstone at the summit.

Circular route to discover the villages and hamlets of the Bedous valley, a unique place due to its geological origins and culture. Few climbs, lots of trails. The suggested route is marked in yellow as the "Tour du vallon" and is described in several guidebooks. We suggest it here to encourage you to hike in this charming area.The train (TER) serves Bedous.

Discover the enormous plateau overlooking Bedous and its region on this circular walk. It is not only a mountain but also an important grazing area for livestock and an exceptional viewpoint over the entire mountain range. The diversity of the natural environments found here is remarkable.

A short walk through the centre of the Bedous valley, very flat and easy, to explore this area surrounded by mountains and pastures. Suitable for all walkers!

A family walk through the meadows, with cows and sheep depending on the season. You may see paragliders descending from the Bergout, weather and wind conditions permitting. Suitable for walkers of all ages.

From La Pierre Saint-Martin, you can see the Pic d'Anie in the distance.You start at the foot of the slopes with your destination in sight, and it takes about 3½ hours to reach the summit. In summer, you won't be alone on this route.

A short, well-shaded loop to explore the village of Lees and its surroundings. No difficulty except for carefully following the route at the numerous junctions and crossroads. Don't forget to look up, as the view over the Bedous valley is vast and picturesque! The starting point is easily accessible: the bus stop (on the N134) is very close by.

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.

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.

This loop offers changing landscapes, starting with pastures and gradually becoming rockier as you approach Pic d'Anie. Crossing the passes and cols will give you the opportunity to discover valleys that are very different from one another. Pic d'Anie is the highest mountain in the area and offers views of the French and Spanish Pyrenees.

Set off to discover this heart-shaped lake nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees! From Accous, the route is long but the scenery is varied and magnificent. You’ll pass through forest, plains and rocky terrain between the Aspe and Ossau valleys. The climb to the Col d’Iseye is steep; the rest of the route consists of long crossings between mountain pastures and scree slopes, with no marked trail. Good hiking experience required. Avoid this route in bad weather. Camping equipment recommended.