Pyrénées walks

Espingo Lake ( Download : PDF )

11.66km +1136m -1128m 6h35 Moderate
Starting point in Oô - 31 - Haute-Garonne

On the trail of the GR10, the Granges d’Astau and Espingo Lake, via Lake Oô.

A trail of discovery for first time visitors to the Gavarnie Cirque ( Download : PDF )

8.09km +244m -242m 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Gavarnie - 65 - Hautes-Pyrénées

The Gavarnie Cirque is an outstanding area of conservation. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This easy hike will give you your first look at it!

Holzarté footbridge ( Download : PDF )

12.17km +822m -824m 5h50 Difficult
Starting point in Larrau - 64 - Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A circuit a dozen or so kilometres long in a green area among forests, streams and waterfalls.
And especially crossing the Holzarté bridge which is the headline event of this quite demanding hike. If it is too physically demanding, you can turn around once you have seen the bridge.

Font Viva lake ( Download : PDF )

5.13km +207m -206m 2h05 Easy
Starting point in Porté-Puymorens - 66 - Pyrénées-Orientales

The village of Portè is a well-known holiday destination in the Alta Cerdanya. Many routes are available in its surroundings, hiking the mountains or connecting the nearby lakes. This is probably the most classical one, visiting the Font Viva lake, under the shadows of the Carlit peak (2921 m.). There, you may find many water sources and falls, pines and flowers, wild and domestic animals.

Water path in Bolvir ( Download : PDF )

5.18km +70m -76m 1h40 Easy
Starting point in Bolvir - Province de Girona

Classic walking roundtrip through the sorroundings of Bolvir, a village in Baixa Cerdanya, Catalonia.

The Pla de Brézou ( Download : PDF )

12.71km +593m -592m 5h20 Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet - 66 - Pyrénées-Orientales

Very nice circuit that will take you over grazing areas that are still used.
The last part of the circuit overhangs the gorges of Galamus.

The Two Fountains circuit ( Download : PDF )

10.13km +554m -551m 4h30 Moderate
Starting point in Laroque-des-Albères - 66 - Pyrénées-Orientales

Hike to discover the fountains of Laroque-des-Albères: the Font dels Simiots and amazing animals which, according to legend, kidnapped babies and came to settle near the fountain after being dislodged from Arles-sur-Tech; the Font de la Vernosa, a well-preserved, beautiful fountain from where one has a magnificent view of the plain of Roussillon.

The Rhune ( Download : PDF )

12.4km +762m -761m 5h45 Moderate
Starting point in Ascain - 64 - Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A hike that will lead you to one of the primary summits of the Pyrenees, offering you a view over the entire Basque country, French and Spanish.

Taillon and Breche de Roland from the Col des Tentes ( Download : PDF )

13.87km +1106m -1108m 7h05 Difficult
Starting point in Gavarnie - 65 - Hautes-Pyrénées

Landscapes “rich in nature” on this hike in the area of Gavarnie, accompany your steps towards the peak of Taillon, through the legendary Roland breach. Taillon, a summit that at the top of its 3144 m, offers a stunning panorama and striking views as far as the eye can see.

The Artigue waterfalls ( Download : PDF )

2.93km +176m -180m 1h20 Easy
Starting point in Auzat - 09 - Ariège

A gentle walk to the Artigue waterfalls.