Accessible walks - Tourism and Disability
Accessible walks
Presentation
Breathe in the mountain air with walks that are accessible to everyone!
Whether you are seeking adventure or simply want to immerse yourself in nature, discover our mountain walks, accessible to all, for an unforgettable sensory experience.
We offer suitable, safe and accessible routes so that everyone can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Ossau Valley.
Enjoy the tranquillity of our mountains, explore these exceptional places without constraints and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of nature, in all simplicity.
We offer suitable, safe and accessible routes so that everyone can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Ossau Valley.
Enjoy the tranquillity of our mountains, explore these exceptional places without constraints and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of nature, in all simplicity.
Walks
Walks in the high mountains
Lake Bious-Artigues
Starting point: Bious-Artigues
Duration: 1 hour round trip - except during winter
The walk around Lake Bious-Artigues is a peaceful hike, ideal for recharging your batteries in the heart of magnificent natural surroundings, between mountains and forests, with breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, including the unmissable Pic du Midi d'Ossau.
Route:
Park in the Bious-Artigues car park (3 disabled spaces).
Follow the GR10 trail and turn back when the slope becomes steeper.
(You can also walk around Lake Bious-Artigues, but some sections are difficult for people with reduced mobility).
Accessible toilets available on site.
Pont de Camps - D934
Starting point: Hydroelectric power station car park
Duration: 1 hour round trip - except during winter
Pont de Camps is the perfect place for a picturesque mountain walk. Located at the water's edge, the trail runs through the Brousset Valley between the river and rocky outcrops. In summer, you will probably come across herds grazing in these pastures.
Route:
On the road to Col du Pourtalet, park in the large car park at the Pont de Camps hydroelectric power station (50 metres before the restaurant Le Chalet de l'Hermine).
Walk up the road for a few metres and, before the bridge, take the track on the right signposted Parc National.
Turn back when the path becomes too steep/rough, at the boulders.
Marmot Meadow - Gourette
Start: Top of the Bézou cable car - Gourette
Duration: 30 mins round trip - When the resort is open and outside the winter season
In the heart of the Cirque de Gourette, the trails criss-cross the mountains on the Bézou plateau and allow you to discover the resort's sublime, iconic peaks. If you're lucky, you might even spot a few marmots along the way...
Route:
When you arrive at the Bézou cable car, turn left and follow the main track that runs horizontally (do not take the tracks that go downhill).
After the first junction, continue straight ahead. The trail descends slightly towards the Sarrière chairlift station.
Turn around.
Accessible toilets are available on site at the Le Cairn mountain restaurant.
Walks along the water's edge
Lac de Castet - Gave d'Ossau
Starting point: “Théatre de verdure” Castet lake, BIELLE
Duration: 1h30 (2km round trip)
A pleasant, shaded walk on an obstacle-free path between the river and the forest in the heart of a peaceful natural setting.
Route:
From the “Théâtre de Verdure” car park, follow the path straight ahead to the Guinguette du Lac (open only during the summer).
The signs lead you through the forest, where the trail is difficult for people with limited mobility to navigate.
Walk along the riverbank
Starting point: Car park near the Izeste church, IZESTE
Duration: 1h30 (1.8km round trip)
A peaceful walk along the riverbank offering beautiful views of the valley's first mountains.
Route:
From the car park opposite the town hall, go through the stone archway opposite and turn left towards Arudy, continuing to the end of the road.
The blue footbridge
Starting point: Rue de la Pachère, LOUVIE-JUZON
Duration: 30 mins round trip (400 - 800 m)
A peaceful walk along the riverbank leading to a blue footbridge where you can admire the Rey mountain in all its splendour.
Route:
Park near the Bersans garage and follow the path towards the river.
You can venture across the footbridge to the left, but the path becomes less accessible for people with reduced mobility.
100% nature walks
Plateau du Bénou
Starting point: Bénou Plateau Car Park, D294 BILHERES EN OSSAU
Duration: 1h30 (2.7km round trip)
This vast plateau in the middle of the mountains offers a pleasant bucolic walk in the heart of its green meadows where numerous herds of cows and horses graze.
Route:
On the road to the Col de Marie-Blanque, 2km past the Houndas Chapel, park at the car park at the crossroads (road to the left / path straight ahead).
Take this path. The marked trails on site are difficult to access for people with reduced mobility.
The horizontal walk
Starting point: Casino, EAUX-BONNES
Duration: 2h (3km round trip)
On this walk along the horizontal promenade, you will follow in the footsteps of Empress Eugénie, which will lead you to breathtaking panoramic views of the villages of Laruns, Assouste and Aas.
Route:
Park above the arcades, next to the Casino. Take the path on the left. Turn around at the drinking trough and the crossroads.
The cycle route
Departure: BUZY - LARUNS
Duration: From 30 minutes to 6 hours return trip
The cycle route, Camin d'Aussau, is designed for bicycles, pedestrians, livestock, etc. It crosses the valley and can be accessed from several villages between Buzy and Laruns.
Route:
Concrete surface, level ground.
However, be careful when crossing the main road and on the steep slopes at the exits of the cattle underpasses.
Wheelchair-accessible walks
The roller-skating routes offered by the FFRandonnée are accessible routes that are easily navigable with a pushchair, balance bike or wheelchair.
BR® Castet lake
Starting point: “Théatre de verdure” Castet lake, BIELLE
Duration: 1h30 (2km round trip)
A walk between the river and the forest.
From the “Théâtre de Verdure” car park, follow the path straight ahead to the Guinguette du Lac (open only during the summer).
The signs lead you through the forest, where the trail is difficult for people with limited mobility to navigate.
Walk details
BR® Izeste
Starting point: Car park near the Izeste church, IZESTE
Duration: 1h30 (1.8km round trip)
A riverside walk offering lovely views of the valley’s first mountains.
From the car park opposite the town hall, go through the stone archway opposite and turn left towards Arudy, continuing to the end of the road.
Walk details
BR® The Blue Bridge
Starting point: Rue de la Pachère, LOUVIE-JUZON
Duration: 30 mins round trip (400 - 800 m)
A picturesque riverside walk to the blue footbridge.
Park near the Bersans garage and follow the path towards the river.
You can venture across the footbridge to the left, but the path becomes less accessible for people with reduced mobility.
Walk details
BR® Ducrest lake
Starting point: Ducrest lake, ARUDY
Duration: 30min (900m round trip or 500m Loop)
A short walk around the reservoir. The path on the right-hand bank is roughly gravelled: difficult for wheelchairs. At the far end of the lake, where the stream crosses, there is a small ditch: you will need to turn back if you are using a wheelchair or a pushchair.
Walk details
BR® Horizontal walk
Starting point: Casino, EAUX-BONNES
Duration: 2h (3km round trip)
On this walk along the horizontal promenade, you will follow in the footsteps of Empress Eugénie, which will lead you to breathtaking panoramic views of the villages of Laruns, Assouste and Aas.
Park above the arcades, next to the Casino. Take the path on the left. Turn around at the drinking trough and the crossroads.
Walk details
BR® The Bénou
Starting point: Bénou Plateau Car Park, D294 BILHERES EN OSSAU
Duration: 1h30 (2.7km round trip)
A picturesque walk on the Bénou plateau.
On the road to the Col de Marie-Blanque, 2km past the Houndas Chapel, park at the car park at the crossroads (road to the left / path straight ahead).
Take this path. The marked trails on site are difficult to access for people with reduced mobility.
Walk details
Viewpoints
The Cirque d'Anéou
Located on the Spanish border, the Cirque d'Anéou is a true natural gem of the Pyrenees National Park, offering spectacular panoramic views and breathtaking vistas of the southern face of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau.
This vast plateau surrounded by majestic peaks is home to numerous herds of cows, sheep and horses that graze on its vast green pastures throughout the summer.
Directly accessible from the trails that line the Col du Pourtalet road, it invites visitors to discover the local flora and fauna, while offering a peaceful and serene setting.
Practical information:
The car park is located along the road, before the Col du Pourtalet.
Be careful, there is a lot of traffic on this road!
Two disabled parking spaces are marked.
Please note that the paths leading to the Cirque are steep.
The landscape can also be admired from the road if the descent seems too steep.
The Col d'Aubisque
The Col d'Aubisque is an iconic location in the Pyrenees, offering impressive panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
Located at an altitude of 1,709 metres, this legendary pass is renowned for its wild beauty and varied landscapes, ranging from green meadows to rocky ridges.
Perfect for a coffee break in a sumptuous setting, it also allows you to discover the richness of the Pyrenean fauna and flora.
An ideal place to disconnect and admire the grandeur of the mountains.
Practical information:
Car park at the Col d'Aubisque.
Two disabled parking spaces.
Breathtaking view of the Gourette and Litor cirque.
Accessible toilets on site.
The marked trails on site are difficult to navigate for people with reduced mobility.
