This course owes its name to the guide and hunter Jacques Orteig. His walking abilities were known throughout the Ossau Valley. The loop begins in the car park of the casino of the spa town of Orteig's birthplace: Les Eaux-Bonnes.

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Eaux-Bonnes

The pretty little mountain village of Eaux-Bonnes is perched 715 meters above sea level. It owes its fame to its thermal springs which have contributed to its development since the …

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6.01 km

Viewpoint over Petit and Grand Gabizos

On the path which connects Eaux-Bonnes to the heights of Gourette, a magnificent panorama opens up over the Petit and Grand Gabizos which peak respectively at 2,639 and 2,692 meters above sea level.

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10.6 km

Lac d'Anglas

Lake Anglas is located on the heights of Gourette at 2,068 meters above sea level. Nestled in a pretty circus, it is dominated by the Pène Blanque which culminates at 2,549 meters.

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13.2 km

Hourquette d'Arre

La Hourquette d'Arre separates the Ossau valley from that of Aspe at an altitude of 2,574 metres. This passage located on the GR 10 offers superb views of the two valleys it connects.

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24.3 km

Pas de Brèque

The Pas de Brèque is located at the foot of the Gourzy peak which culminates at an altitude of 1,917 meters. This pretty balcony offers a spectacular view of the …

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31.8 km

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14.7 km

14.2 km

2.16 km

588 m

160 m

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16.6 km

14.2 km

484 m

372 m

168 m

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Loop of Orteig – running in the Ossau Valley

Eaux-Bonnes

Viewpoint over Petit and Grand Gabizos

Lac d'Anglas

Hourquette d'Arre

Pas de Brèque

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