Cyclistes au col de l’Aubisque

The Pyrénées differently: head off on the Route des cols (mountain passes)

The Route des cols (mountain passes) weaves its way through the Pyrénées from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. Crossing over 34 main passes and 17 loops, to do on a one-day trip (by car or motorbike!) it invites us to discover sites chosen to illustrate the richness of the Pyrénées mountain range.

The Route des Cols runs across the Pyrenees from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean. With its 34 cols and 17 daily loops (by car or motorcycle), it invites you to enjoy the sites selected to illustrate the riches of the Pyrenean mountain range.

The Nouvelle-Aquitaine part of this spectacular itinerary goes from Hendaye on the Basque coast to the Col d’Aubisque in Béarn, covering 234 kilometres and 12 cols. It proposes 5 loops per day to discover Basque villages, the Basque mountains, the Musketeers, the Béarn mountains and a tour of the valleys via the Aubisque and the Soulor, with their marvellous panoramic views.

The site www.laroutedescols.com will give you all practical information. The 3D cartography allows you to visualise the itinerary and you can also prepare your trip from one point to the next, with a list of accommodation and sites to see at each stage, or find out the details of the daily loops as well as a host of ideas for trekking.

The Route des cols (mountain passes) is also a favourite for seasoned cyclists. Pages dedicated to cycling in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques help you get off to a good start and offer lots of useful information.

Head for the heights!

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N°89 Le Bédat

This walk from the village of Herrère takes you to wonderland. The descent through moors and forests on the banks of the Ossau Stream brings you up close and personal with nature. It runs along the untamed path in a tropical atmosphere on the banks of the Ossau Stream.

12 km
3h 30m
Very easy
Rue des Pyrénées 64680 HERRERE
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Aéroclub d'Oloron-Herrère

Cross-country flights, pilot school from 15 years old, pilot's licence training courses (flight experience training, basic pilot's licence, private pilot's licence) in an aircraft with duplicate controls.

Theory courses and clinics with voluntary qualified instructors.

First flights for children and adults with approved pilots.

Route de l'aérodrome 64680 HERRERE
Du 01/01/2023 au 31/12/2023
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- Office de Tourisme du Haut-Béarn -
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Fromagerie Arribe

Rue des Arrius 64680 HERRERE
Du 02/01/2023 au 31/12/2023
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Maison Le Lézard Vert

Timber ecohouse equipped with solar panels, adjoining the owners' house. Designed for 5 persons, it includes two bedrooms with a bathroom. One bedroom for two persons (2 single beds) and one bedroom for three persons (3 single beds and an additional crib, if needed). Living-room with a fitted kitchen area and a terrace opened to the garden (with barbecue and garden furniture). Pets are allowed subject to certain conditions.

All around, you can have a walk in a wood of beech trees or along the Gave d'Ossau river (take note, fishermen!) following the waymarked paths (routes of Santiago de Compostela) or you can visit Oloron Sainte-Marie and the Pyrenean valleys, quite near.

Le Lézard Vert 4 chemin Balencianne Route de l'Aérodrome 64870 ESCOUT
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N°86 Richette

This hike at the bottom of the Pyrenean foothills is a real journey into wonderland. This land is packed with history, party sculpted by man and nature has also played its part as proven by the winding Ossau Stream. The path runs through moors.

8.6 km
2h 30m
Very easy
Aire de jeux pour enfants 64680 OGEU-LES-BAINS
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- Office de Tourisme du Haut-Béarn -
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Chambres d'hôtes Romance

The Moulin d'Eysus is a majestic Bearnese residence located in a green setting among running whitewaters, that offers two charming bedrooms.

8 chemin des écoliers 64400 EYSUS
Du 01/01/2023 au 31/12/2023
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