Refine your search for walks in Parking-Terminus autorisé Gorges du Bitet (916m)
Randonnées Parking-Terminus autorisé Gorges du Bitet (916m)
Isabe Lake and Sesques Peak circular
Visorandonneur
8.41 mi
+5,489 ft
-5,459 ft
8h
Tres difficile
Départ à Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Lake Isabe is one of the most beautiful and mysterious lakes in the Pyrenees and, in any case, a real gem set in a mineral landscape with steep cliffs. Towering above it, above the last snowfields of summer, rises the Pic de Sesques (or L'Escarbu). To reach it, you will have to traverse chaotic landscapes and climb a narrow couloir to reach an aerial ridge, but it is not dangerous. A beautiful mountain hike with a nice 1,700 m elevation gain over a fairly short distance of 14 km.
Laiterine Hut via the Bitet Gorges
8.48 mi
+3,222 ft
-3,222 ft
6h 40
Moyenne
Départ à Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A return route offering a wide variety of scenery. A path linking the Ossau Valley, from Les Eaux-Chaudes, to the Aspe Valley above Accous. A total ascent of over 900 metres, but you can turn back whenever you like! The start of the walk is entirely in the shade, above Le Bitet, then you reach a very sunny plateau, before returning to the forest; the final section is in the sun all the way to the hut.
Walks near Parking-Terminus autorisé Gorges du Bitet (916m)
On the Way of St James, between Etsaut and Urdos
2.90 mi
+807 ft
-413 ft
2h 00
Facile
Départ à 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!
Pombie – Astún
6.75 mi
+2,838 ft
-2,490 ft
5h 35
Difficile
Départ à Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Day two: return to Astún from the Pombie Refuge, via the Col and the Peyreget hut, then Lake Castérau and the Col des Moines. Compared to the first day, the elevation gains are a little steeper, with the final ascent covering nearly 520 m. The atmosphere is different: no ridges, but lakes and valleys!
Astún - Pombie
5.96 mi
+1,706 ft
-2,070 ft
4h 15
Moyenne
Départ à Jaca (Huesca)
This is the first day of a cross-border hike that takes you to the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, starting from an unusual point, the Col du Somport, rather than the Col du Pourtalet.Overnight stay at the Refuge de Pombie is essential, so remember to book in advance.
From the Cabane de l’Araille to Lac de Roumassot
8.25 mi
+2,595 ft
-2,162 ft
6h 05
Difficile
Départ à Laruns (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The first stage of this beautiful hike. Not particularly demanding, with no specific difficulties apart from the distance. Featuring magnificent scenery, views of the south face of the Pic du Midi d’Ossau and the lakes. The route includes a bivouac at Lac de Roumassot with a breathtaking view of the Ossau! The path is well signposted from start to finish, with quite varied scenery: mountain pastures, rocky outcrops and lakes.
From Sarrance to Bedous via the Way of St James
5.44 mi
+643 ft
-522 ft
3h 05
Facile
Départ à Sarrance (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
The Way of St James (Voie d’Arles – GR® 653) offers a lovely, easy and shaded route through the Aspe Valley, winding between gorges and sun-drenched valleys. We do not suggest it 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.
