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Circular Adour from Sainte-Marie-de-Gosse
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.38 mi
+305 ft
-299 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Marie-de-Gosse (Landes)
Published by the Landes Departmental Tourism Committee under the name ‘Lower Adour Valley Route’, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
A very beautiful circular route alternating between undulating routes and views of the River Adour.
Hilly landscape, where meadows, maize fields and kiwi orchards stand side by side.
Some may find it too road-heavy, but you’re allowed to walk on roads provided they aren’t too busy.
Around Biarrotte
3.04 mi
+115 ft
-108 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Biarrotte (Landes)
Please note: part of this route is closed by municipal order (October 2023)
Published by the Landes Departmental Tourism Committee under the name “Entre bois et lac à Biarrotte”, this route allows you to explore Lake Bédorède and the Maison de La Mayou.
The Adour between Port de Lanne and Saint-Étienne-d'Orthe
6.93 mi
+161 ft
-157 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Port-de-Lanne (Landes)
Published by the Landes Departmental Tourism Committee, this route is reproduced here for use with Visorando.
The banks of the Bidouze in Guiche
5.64 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Guiche (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A round trip on the south bank of the Bidouze from Guiche.
Hastingues - Route du patrimoine
Visorando Member
5.09 mi
+344 ft
-328 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Hastingues (Landes)
Hastingues, an English fortified town built in the 14th century. Permanent exhibition on the routes to Santiago de Compostela.
12th-century Arthous Abbey, museum showcasing the heritage of the Pays d'Orthe.
Data: Landes department - Pays d'Orthe and Pouillon - Hastingues Heritage Route 5.4.
Barthes de l'Ardanavy
5.30 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Briscous (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A round trip route along the banks of the Ardanavy to its mouth at the Adour.
This family walk can be done with children on their bicycles.
Alluvial plain of the Adour in Saint-Martin
4.30 mi
+259 ft
-262 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx (Landes)
The alluvial plains and marshy lands were drained in the late 17th/early 18th century with the help of the Dutch, who were then working on the Bayonne estuary.
Coteaux de Riston
5.46 mi
+266 ft
-282 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Seignanx (Landes)
La promenade des coteaux de Riston est une boucle dans les Barthes de l’Adour.
Ces zones humides abritent de nombreux oiseaux.
Tour of the South Orx Marsh
7.41 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Labenne (Landes)
A flat route, very interesting for those who love nature and birds (best done during winter migration): grey cranes, ducks, geese, wading birds, etc.
The Orx Marsh
4.45 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Labenne (Landes)
As its name suggests, this hike runs along the Barrage d'Orx marsh in the nature reserve.
The nature reserve consists of the Barrage marsh, which you can walk around, and the North Marsh and Central Marsh, which are closed to the public.
The Burret Marsh, to the east, is located outside the nature reserve.
Walk along the banks of the Adour and through its alluvial plains
7.14 mi
+16 ft
-13 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Tercis-les-Bains (Landes)
This family-friendly walk will take you along the banks of the Adour and its alluvial plain. ¹
The alluvial plains are vast floodplains frequented by herds of semi-wild horses. The area is rich in wildlife, including storks, egrets and grey herons.
This walk follows the old towpath along the banks of the Adour and can also be done by mountain bike. It has recently been tarmacked from the start to Saubusse. As mentioned above, as the alluvial plains are floodplains, it is best not to walk there after heavy rain.
The Aphatarena footbridges
2.15 mi
+285 ft
-282 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Orègue (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
A short discovery route in the Bois de Mixe designed for children. A pleasant 3.5 km route, featuring rope bridges and giant’s steps (square stone blocks), which winds its way along the river. Simply follow the signs explaining life in the forest. An easy walk for the whole family, suitable for children aged
4 years old.
Bois de Mixe
4.33 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Orègue (Pyrénées-Atlantiques)
Belle boucle en forêt dans le Bois de Mixe. Balade facile en famille.
The stork oak in the Heugas Forest
1.34 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Heugas (Landes)
This walk is only possible outside flood periods.
You’ll be walking through the Heugas communal forest, admiring the many oak trees with storks, reaching the River Luy, passing under the D6 bridge, following a backwater of the Luy and reaching the forest track. From there, you can either take the Route de l’alluvial plain – Landes departmental footpath no. 6.5 – or return to your starting point. Please take care as you will need to cross the D6.
Short route from the Moulin de Bénesse-les-Dax starting from Heugas
3.62 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Heugas (Landes)
From the Moulin de Bénesse, restored by volunteers, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Chalosse and the Pyrenees mountain range. You’ll discover the rolling countryside of Heugas and the neighbouring villages, and can spot at least seven water towers. During opening hours, you can buy bread, pastries and hot drinks at the mill car park.
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