View of the Valley – Gorges de Kakuetta loop from Sauguis-Saint-Étienne

Sauguis-Saint-Étienne

View of the Valley – Gorges de Kakuetta loop from Sauguis-Saint-Étienne

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View of the Valley – Gorges de Kakuetta loop from Sauguis-Saint-Étienne

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68.2km

1,450m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.00 km

Tardets

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The lively village of Tardets is worth a stop to enjoy the local atmosphere. The central square is very charming.

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11.1 km

Start of the climb to col d’Hourcères

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This climb was featured in stage 14 of the 2023 Vuelta a España, 11 km long, some 1000 meter climbing, with stunning views on the way

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31.9 km

Col de la Hourcère

Mountain Pass

32.3 km

Hourcère pass

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35.0 km

Burzabal

Mountain Pass

36.9 km

Col de Soudet Ascent via Sainte-Engrâce

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Not the easy way to climb to Pierre Saint Martin but the valley is very nice and awsome landscape.

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47.2 km

It is one of the most spectacular routes in the Navarrese-French Pyrenees, which is also very affordable for doing with children. The gorge itself, through which the boxed-in river flows, and the waterfalls stand out.

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48.1 km

Sainte-Engrâce Dam and Lake

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Built downstream of the Kakuetta gorges, this hydroelectric dam has formed a magnificent turquoise blue water retention.
If you stop there, and if you are not afraid of heights, you …

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68.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.2 km

Surfaces

68.1 km

177 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

21°C

6°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

September 15, 2021,Hourcère; Saint Engrâce; Haux

Very nice outing to discover the peaceful and fabulous landscapes of the soule by climbing the demanding Hourcère pass. Choose a day that will allow you to savor the fantastic panorama sweeping from Pierre Saint Martin to Pic d'Orhy, passing through the many limestone gorges. The descent to Saint Engrace is a piece of choice too. Finally, the return via …

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September 15, 2021,Hourcère, Saint Engrâce, haux

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