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Place des Arcades Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre walks
Long circular from Le Mousqué to Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
Visorando Member
4.68 mi
+896 ft
-902 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A must-visit spot for the locals of Saint-Pé and their friends, the peaks of Le Mousqué and La Tourette offer a change of scenery and magnificent panoramic views of the surroundings of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre.Ideal at sunset in summer.
Grand tour of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre via the hillsides
6.40 mi
+597 ft
-584 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
On the hillsides of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, this 10 km route with an elevation gain of 180 m takes you through everything that makes the immediate surroundings of this village so beautiful: its small paths, meadows, woods, rivers and houses, in short, its rural heritage.Whether you're a regular walker or runner, a local or a visitor, you're sure to enjoy yourself here!
The Mousqué plateau
Tourist office
2.79 mi
+568 ft
-564 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
This beautiful, accessible walk is steeped in history; it follows the old Pontacq road used by charcoal burners in days gone by. Once you arrive at the Mousqué plateau, you can enjoy a shaded picnic area at the foot of century-old oak trees. From there, admire the superb view of the Saint-Péen massif and its countryside, then the Nay plain stretching all the way to Pau.
Prairie de la Cantilerie or Prairie du Lapin Qui Tricote
2.38 mi
+200 ft
-217 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A few kilometres from the centre of Saint-Pé, a small pebble beach is the perfect spot for a refreshing dip in summer and a peaceful picnic break.
The knitting rabbit is hiding in the tall grass on the neighbouring property!
Montagnou de la Lit to Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
2.56 mi
+659 ft
-659 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
Starting from the Place des Arcades in Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, enjoy a pleasant, peaceful walk to reach one of the hills sheltering the village, the “Montagnou de la Lit”, to the east. From up there, you can easily reach the entrance to the Grotte de la Résistance and, for the more adventurous, that of the Tute Faiouias.Magnificent views over the Gave de Pau valley and the ridges of the neighbouring peaks of the Saint-Pé massif.Return via the “Montagnou”, another hill above the village.
Le Montagnou de Saint-Pé
1.03 mi
+236 ft
-213 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A short walk in the hills above Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre offering breathtaking views of the village and its exceptional heritage: its 11th-century church, the former seminary and Catholic school, and the remarkable streets and houses dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries.There are also beautiful views of the mountain range to the south, including the Très-Croutz forest and the ridge of the Cirque de Bat dé Haü, stretching from the Toupiettes in the west to the Aülhet in the east.
Walks near Place des Arcades Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre
The Henri IV Trail
20.70 mi
+732 ft
-1,421 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées)
A beautiful route linking Lourdes to Pau along an ancient Roman road steeped in history. The Henri IV trail stretches across the Hautes-Pyrénées and Pyrénées-Atlantiques departments, along the foothills of the Pyrenees.
The valleys of Yerse and Aguée via Arriousec to Peyras
10.62 mi
+4,695 ft
-4,678 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
On the forgotten trails of Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre No. 5A long journey from the Ouzom Valley, through Les Aoules, to the Génies Valley, in the unfathomable Saint-Pé massif.In all seasons, the landscapes and forests are impressive and majestic.Its main attraction lies in the beauty of the two valleys crossed from end to end: the Yerse and the Aguée, sites of ancestral pastoralism where shepherds and their flocks lived from June to October. There are still many traces of this to be found.
From Les Aoules to Ferrières via the Soum de Souste and the Soum d’Arangou
4.42 mi
+2,241 ft
-1,962 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Arthez-d'Asson (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
This walk is only suitable for walkers who are comfortable with steep and long climbs. This rarely used route offers a peaceful walk in absolute silence in the shade of the Monbula woods. You must first leave a car at the finish point on the D126, on the left-hand side of the road, and then walk to the Aoules car park. The walk can be done in either direction, but the descent towards Ferrières will be easier.
From the Col de Couraduque to the Col du Soulor via Lac de Soum
5.01 mi
+1,083 ft
-738 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aucun (Hautes-Pyrénées)
An easy walk with some lovely views. Using two cars (one at Couraduque and one at Soulor) makes this walk accessible to everyone. Otherwise, you can return via the same route in the opposite direction.