Running Collection by Julien Harté
Valleys, lakes and viewpoints – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
10 routes
30:17
168km
10,890m
Nestled between Spain, the Basque Country and the High Pyrenees, this emblematic valley of the Bearnais Pyrenees is an ideal playground for trail enthusiasts.
On the programme for this Collection are large pasture plateaus, lakes, ridges and summits through 10 routes, classified from the shortest to the longest, ranging from 7 to 35 kilometres (4 - 22 mi). They all have the common objective of giving you beautiful panoramas of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, its valley and its infinite riches. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, these itineraries suggest beautiful adventures in the heart of a preserved natural environment that inspires wonder.
I recommend that you attempt these routes between mid-May and mid-November. Outside these periods, the presence of snow due to the altitude makes the paths impassable. Good weather is preferable if you want to take full advantage of the panoramic views. I advise you to bring enough water with you, although, depending on the itinerary you choose, you can fill your water bottles at the refuges. Finally, I advise trail shoes to be comfortable on the different types of terrain in the valley.
All the routes start from the free car park of Bious-Oumettes, accessible only by car and located on the beautiful plateau of the same name. Avoid parking at the Bious-Artigues car park a little further up the road, which is too often overcrowded.
Visibility:
Anyone
Activities
1. From plateau to plateau – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
5.23km
00:41
200m
200m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
2. Loop in the forest – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
7.52km
01:05
360m
360m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3. Loop of the Ayous lakes – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
10.4km
01:56
660m
660m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4. Loop of the Suzon pass – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
11.0km
02:17
920m
920m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5. Loop of the Ayous pass – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
12.9km
02:09
870m
870m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
6. Jean-Pierre's tour – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
16.7km
03:17
1,100m
1,100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
7. Between peaks and lakes – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
17.6km
03:10
1,350m
1,330m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
8. The loop of the peak and its lakes – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
23.1km
04:29
1,550m
1,550m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
9. The great tour of the peak – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
28.8km
04:57
1,590m
1,590m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
10. The belvederes of Ossau – running on the Pic du Midi d'Ossau
34.3km
06:16
2,290m
2,310m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Collection Stats
Activities
10
Distance
168 km
Duration
30:17 h
Elevation
10,890 m
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