You can discover the Kiwi Valley, its natural and cultural heritage on foot or on bike with 12 hiking paths. More than 126 kilometers of marked routes cross the territory. These laps offer different levels of difficulty and different durations. They are marked in blue and have directional signs.
You can find all these routes in a guide (n°5) at the Tourist Office. (2€)
Our suggestions
The sportiest : Emperor circuit (circuit de l'Empereur)
This circuit leads you to the heights of Peyrehorade. 15 km long, it will take 5 hours (or 2 hours with a mountain bike) to finish the route. Our favorite spot : the view of the Gaves Réunis and the Pyrenees.
The most cultural : Heritage circuit (circuit du patrimoine)
Take the direction of the bastide of Hastingues for a walk mixing heritage and beautiful landscapes. Our favorite spot : the peace of the Abbey of Arthous.
And to the west ? : circuit between Adour and Saint-Etienne d'Orthe (circuit entre Adour et Saint-Etienne d'Orthe)
Starting from Port-de-Lanne, this route leads you to Saint-Etienne d'Orthe, you follow the Adour river to Rasport. Our favorite spot : the barthes where we can observe a remarkable diversity. (fauna and flora)
A few reminders
Before putting on your hiking boots, a few simple steps can make all the difference! Going hiking means getting out into nature. To ensure that this experience remains enjoyable and respectful for everyone, let's adopt the right habits. Protecting nature also means taking care of yourself.
- Make sure you are well equipped with suitable footwear and clothing. Don't forget to bring a supply of water.
- Check the weather forecast. It's not always pleasant to return home in the rain or bad weather.
During your walk
- Stay on the paths, respect the markings in place and keep quiet.
- Take your rubbish with you.
- Keep your dog on a lead.
- No picking or campfires.
Are you encountering difficulties on the trail (lack of markings, obstacles, nuisances)? Please feel free to send your comments to the Tourist Office or directly to the Environment Department at environnementlandes.fr.
From Habas :
Circuit of Arrigans
This loop takes in small country roads, inglenook fireplaces, undergrowth dirt tracks and paved farm tracks. It runs alongside the small Grand Arrigan stream.
From Hastingues :
Heritage Tour
Picturesque visit of the village of Hastingues and the Abbey of Arthous.
Heritage Tout - 8.6km - easy level
From Labatut :
Circuit of the old town and the Gave de Pau
Loop to discover the Gave de Pau valley and Lac des Glés
From Orist :
Circuit des Barthes, between Adour and Luy
Circuit that crosses the plains bordering the Adour. The barts are wetlands located in the Adour river flood and drift zone. It is therefore common to find these remarkable habitats flooded.
Circuit of Barthes, between Luy et Adour - 7,9 km - easy level
Circuit of the Bog and Port Carrère
Circuit to discover the Adour and its many panoramas, its typical vegetation, a bog and a spring before following the banks of the Adour until Port Carrère.
From Peyrehorade :
Emperor circuit
His circuit leads you to the heights of Peyrehorade. 15 km long, it will take 5 hours (or 2 hours with a mountain bike) to finish the route. Our favorite spot : the view of the Gaves Réunis and the Pyrenees.
From Port-de-Lanne :
Circuit between Adour and Saint-Etienne d'Orthe
Starting from Port-de-Lanne, this route leads you to Saint-Etienne d'Orthe, you follow the Adour river to Rasport. Our favorite spot : the barthes where we can observe a remarkable diversity. (fauna and flora)
Circuit between Adour and Saint-Etienne d'Orthe - 11,2 km - easy level
From Pouillon :
Lucq Lake Circuit or “Pomme de Pin” Circuit
Circuit starting from Lake Luc with passages through the undergrowth and on small hilly and winding roads without traffic, from where you can admire the green hills of Chalosse.
Lucq Lake Circuit or “pomme de pin” Circuit - 9,6 km - esay level
Castle circuit or squirrel circuit
This trail follows sections of small country roads and beautiful farm tracks through fields. The loop is being redeveloped to reduce the number of times it uses paved roads
Closed until 31/12/2025.
From Saint-Cricq du Gave :
Barats Circuit
A journey that combines the discovery of magnificent panoramas (on a clear day) with remarkable natural heritage. The path follows part of the pilgrimage route (the Way of St. James - Tours route).
From Sorde-l'Abbaye
Niert Circuit
Short route to discover the Gave d'Oloron and the village of Sorde l'Abbaye. From the top of a hill, enjoy a magnificent view of the wooded and rolling landscapes of the Gave de Pau.
Cliffs and gave Circuit
Explore the remarkable natural heritage of Sorde l'Abbaye, including the Gave d'Oloron and its wetlands. Enjoy magnificent views of the Gave d'Oloron Valley, the Basque Country, and the Pyrenees as a backdrop.
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