Pouzac walks

A circular starting from the Clock Tower in Bagnères-de-Bigorre to the Château de l'Angle, the village of Pouzac and back through the forest, the hamlet of Gailleste and the fountains. Pass by Saint-Vincent Church, the majestic trees of Parc des Vignaux and the Town Hall, then visit the remains of an old marble workshop by the Adour River and climb up to Château de l'Angle with a view of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. Descend towards the village of Pouzac via the Virgin of Notre-Dame de la Paix, cross the village to visit the Church of Saint-Saturnin, listed as a Historic Monument. Return via the beautiful forest tracks to descend and cross the hamlet of La Gailleste. Reach Bagnères-de-Bigorre via the Ferruginous Fountain and the Green Fountain.

A short circular on the western mountain of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, passing by the fountains, Mont Olivet, Bédat with its orientation table and statue of the Virgin Mary.Return via the Croix de Manse, the Allée Dramatique and the Allée de Maintenon.Beautiful view from the Bédat orientation table and on the return via the Allée de Maintenon.

Starting from the thermal baths, a circular route along small roads, keeping your feet dry, takes you round Mont Bédat to explore the valley behind Bagnères-de-Bigorre, with views over the hamlets and villages, and the non-mountainous landscape of the Pyrenees.

A short walk in the Mont Bédat mountains, starting from the Bagnères-de-Bigorre thermal baths and passing by the three caves, the orientation table and the statue of the Virgin of Mont Bédat. From the orientation table, there are views of the mountains, and from the statue of the Virgin, views of Bagnères-de-Bigorre.

Setting off from Bagnères-de-Bigorre, head towards Gerde via an urban walk and a short mountain stretch, then from Gerde climb towards the Col des Palomières, to rejoin the GRP® Tour de Baronnies de Bigorre trail in the woods and descend towards Asté. Return to Gerde via a field path, then on to Bagnères-de-Bigorre via a small urban road.

Set off along the Grand Allée Maintenon, then walk along a small, ascending path below the Petit Monné, with some lovely views, before descending towards the village of Beaudéan through a boxwood copse. Before reaching the village, take a short detour via Le Serris

A lovely walk with magnificent views of the mountains on one side and the plain on the other.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the summit of Monné while passing through the Vallon de Salut, the Allées Dramatiques and the Col du Tucou, and descending not far from the Croix de Manse.A moderate hike with no significant difficulties.

A lovely mountain hike from Bagnères-de-Bigorre.This walk requires a basic sense of direction, although there were plenty of signposts on the day I went.WarningA VR warning indicates a difficult section between points (12) and (14): forestry work has been carried out, which has caused considerable damage to the forest path. Take extra care and use the GPX track.

Orignac has a rich history, as evidenced by the Castériou site, believed to be an ancient Roman fortified camp. The 12th-century church, built on a hillock and surrounded by a circular cemetery, indicates the existence of a defensive enclosure in the Middle Ages. A lignite mine, south of the village, was in operation until 1947. Animal fossils have been found there. These include mammals, the oldest from the Tertiary period, including the gracile hipparion, ancestor of the horse.

This is a beautiful family circular on the heights of the village of Montgaillard. It will allow you to discover beautiful views of the Tarbes plain and the Haut-Adour valley, with the Pic du Midi de Bigorre and Montaigu as a backdrop! As you climb up to an ancient Roman oppidum, follow historic paths or stroll through the village streets, you will also get a glimpse of the region's past.

This easy walk takes you through the Bois de Lassègues, home to two remarkable springs and the Cap de la Serre ponds. You can also enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Pyrenees.

A pleasant hike in the western part of the Baronnies, in a little-visited area of the Pyrenean foothills of the Hautes-Pyrénées. This easy route is accessible all year round, but is ideal for snowshoeing just after a snowfall at medium altitude, particularly when there is a risk of avalanches in the high mountains. Magnificent views of the mountain range, particularly the Montaigu, the Pic du Midi de Bigorre and the upper Adour valleys.

A circular walk starting from Asté, heading towards the mountains via Bernadaus with a view of the Baronnies de Bigorre, then a climb to Cap de Picadés, a traverse of the Izard plateau before descending alongside the Ruisseau du Lhéris. Before reaching Asté, take a short break at the picnic table by the Fontaine de Crastes. The walk takes place largely through woodland.

This is a lovely, challenging route starting from a pass above Bagnères-de-Bigorre, which takes you to the Col du Lhéris. This route is also suitable for snowshoeing. This route is accessible in all seasons, except after heavy rain, as the trails become very muddy.

A circular walk starting from the Fontaines de Crastes car park in Asté. The first part of the walk and the last part of the return journey are through woodland. This is a walk along paths leading to summer pastures that are still in use. Note: this hike is classified as difficult, as it requires a good sense of direction.