Châteaux et vignobles du Madiran - N°11

From the central square in front of the tourist office, turn right towards Pau/Morlaàs on the D943. A long descent begins the loop with beautiful curves. Once at the bottom, turn right towards Escurès on the D413, then left onto the small road to Lespielle on the D543. At the junction with the D143, turn right towards Lespielle. Continue on the departmental road and after the restaurant ‘Aü Rey’ turn right at the sign for ‘Chai du Château d'Arricau-Bordes’. Cross the plain, then take the long, rough-surfaced climb on the right, passing the magnificent château. At the top of the hill, turn right onto the D13 and drive through Arricau-Borde. Continue on the D13 and after Castillon-de-Lembeye, take the first left, signposted Route de Pau towards a water tower. At the crossroads, turn right onto the D298, then left onto the D139 towards Madiran/Lasserre. Continue straight ahead and you will arrive at Crouseilles.

Hagedet At Crouseilles, continue straight on towards Madiran on the D139, then on the D58. At the junction in Madiran, turn right onto the D48 towards Lascazères/Vidouze/Maubourguet. Turn right towards Hagedet on the D748.

Lembeye Drive through Hagedet and descend to join the D48. Turn right towards Lascazères, and after the castle and church, turn right following signs for Monpezat (D142). The road along the ridge is bumpy and offers beautiful views of the countryside. A descent leads to the Larcis plain and the landscape opens up onto vineyards. Still on the D142, climb to Corbère-Abères and continue the final ascent to the junction with the D13. Turn left towards Lembeye and drive to the centre.