Explore the charms of Bielle, Pyrénées Atlantiques, Aquitaine

The Marie-Blanque is often the first climb of the year for the Béarnais cyclosportif. Its location at the entrance to the valley and its altitude of 1035 m make it accessible in the spring. It's also a popular first-category pass, which has seen the Tour de France pass through no less than 13 times. This guarantee of quality and high standards calls for caution and a minimum of physical preparation. Even with electric assistance, the few sections with gradients in excess of 8%, combined with a long itinerary, will have to be managed with finesse to conserve sufficient energy and complete the loop in the best possible conditions. But the technological and physical challenge will be a source of pleasure on a route of great variety, between the vast panoramas of the Ossalois and the discreet, peaceful roads of the Aspoises. All in all, a first-rate circuit to be ridden without hesitation.

It is said that Bielle was built on an ancient gallo-roman villa. Remains such as mosaics, sarcophagi or water pipes made of water pipes were found there. A prosperous religious centre and a stop on the road to Santiago de Compostela, the the village was endowed with a hospital and an abbey in the The Middle Ages. The latter would have been demolished during during the Wars of Religion. Capital of the valley of the Ossau valley until the XIXth century with the jurade then the of Ossau, Bielle has kept in its walls and on its houses and on its houses all the riches of its long history. The proposed tour allows you to to find, from house to house, the marks of this abundant past

A long and steady ascent through the Boila forest to the small plateau of the Plané d'Assiste, before joining a runway overlooking the the valley, then a delicate descent to Gère-Bélesten.

This pretty loop allows you to follow the old paths that have linked Bielle and Bilhères-en-Ossau for centuries An ideal hike to discover the secrets of these two villages or to find the shade and coolness of the forest during the hot weather.

A beautiful nature walk, accessible to all ages. It runs along the Gave d'Ossau as far as Lac de Castet, in a mountain setting with the Bénou plateau and the crêtes de Lazerque to the west, and the cliffs of Port de Béon and Montagne du Rey to the east.

This very short loop offers you an immersion in the natural space of the lake of Castet, a saligat, these lands bordering the mountain streams that we call here the gaves. Take advantage of the shaded areas and the beautiful views over the watercourse, the lake and the village of Castet and don't miss a stop at the Maison du lac!

All the way up, this beautiful route offers splendid views over the valley and the Benou plateau. As you descend on the other side, the large beech forest through which you pass gives no hint of your arrival on the charming Zoum plateau, where you'll once again find a rural atmosphere.

This family walk starting from one of the prettiest villages in the valley, while gaining height, goes back in time by leading to the mysterious site of the cromlechs of Lou Couraus.

If you are looking for an easy hike, for the whole family with a breathtaking view of the valley, this one will be of your choice. The site, still full of mysteries, bears witness to an era where the inhabitants of the valley began to build for all eternity.

After a first rolling part to warm up, the serious stuff starts in the western part of in the western part of the Bois d'Aspeigt with a strong difference in with a strong difference in level on broken tracks, then continuing in the crossing of the crossing the pasture. The splendid landscape of the crest of Sède de Crest of Sède de Pan comes as a reward before a long and beautiful descent in the forest.

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8kms from Laruns, and 25 minutes from the resort of Gourette, the gîte of the Ferme Maria Blanca is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. The Vallée d'Ossau, it is also marked out paths, hikes, mythical passes of cycling tourism such as Aubisque and Marie-Blanque, and a famous gastronomy. This beautiful house that can accommodate up to 15 people has been completely renovated and will offer you all the comfort you need for your stay. On the first floor, 4 bedrooms, all with private bathroom and on the second floor a dormitory for 5 people. You can also enjoy the garden.

3 star hotel in Ossau Valley. The stylish rooms all have a different décor, featuring modern comfort with tradition and modernity. The young son Baptiste Lartigau manages the kitchens and succeeds his parents by offering traditional and creative cuisine.

L'Arrajou is a peaceful accommodation, located in the heart of the village of Bilhères en Ossau, 3kms from the Plateau du Bénou and 12kms from Laruns. This accommodation is the ideal starting point for a relaxing family stay! Véronique and Hervé welcome you in this independent apartment, fully equipped, on the first floor of an architect's house, with a panoramic view on the mountains, in a nice preserved village. A real haven of peace, spacious and comfortable.

Located in the village of Astz-Béon, 5kms from Laruns, the Gritchou gite is the ideal starting point for your stay in the Ossau Valley This Béarnaise house with a large basement and access to the garden of 400 m² is ideal for a stay with family or friends. On the first floor : 5 bedrooms and 2 shower rooms, large living room and 1 kitchen.

Located in the village of Aste-Béon, near the village of Laruns (7 kms from the center), the Vergé gîte is the ideal starting point for your stay in the Ossau Valley This single-storey apartment on the ground floor of a rental house, very well equipped and decorated, is ideal for a stay in couple or family. In the heart of the village of Béon and at the foot of the mountain, you are close to the hiking trails.

Apartment on the 1st floor of a rental house. Quiet, in the heart of the village of Belesten, ideal for couples or families. Large living room with fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room and separate toilet.

Souplex apartment on the 1st floor of a rental house. Quietly located in the heart of the village of Belesten, ideal for couples or families. On the 1st level, a living room, shower room and kitchen. On level -1, the bedroom with 2 sleeping areas.

Located in the village of Gère-Belesten, 5kms from Laruns, the chalet Le Frêne is the ideal starting point to discover the Ossau Valley and to practise outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, fishing) or to go for a ride with the Petit Train d'Artouste The gîte Le Frêne is a pleasant single-storey wooden chalet for six people with a terrace within a complex of individual chalets. It offers a beautiful view of the mountain. You can also enjoy the tennis court at your disposal for the pleasure of all.

Located in the village of Gère-Belesten, 6kms from Laruns, the Maison de Lucie is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. On the program, outdoor sports, discovery of typical villages and gastronomy This comfortable house can accommodate up to 6 people and offers a magnificent view of the mountains. Everything you need for an excellent stay in the Vallée d'Ossau!

Located in the heart of the village of Bélesten, the Bergerie de Bélesten is the ideal starting point for your stay in the Ossau Valley. On the program, hiking, outdoor sports, gastronomy .. You will enjoy the calm of this charming little village. This magnificent renovated barn will offer you all the modern comfort for your family. Everything is planned to make your stay unforgettable.

In the village of Bielle, in the Ossau Valley, this picnic area welcomes you for a lunch with friends or family in the playground. Take the opportunity to visit the pretty village of Bielle with its rich heritage.

In the village of Bielle, in the Ossau Valley, this picnic area welcomes you for a lunch with friends or family by the stream. Take the opportunity to visit the pretty village of Bielle with its rich heritage.

Discover the natural space of the lake of Castet en Vallée, a site of walk and discovery of the wetlands known as of the saligue. In the heart of the Ossau valley, it spreads over a surface of about twenty hectares, on the left bank of the Gave d'Ossau (commune of Bielle). A towpath on the edge of the Gave d'Ossau and the path in the undergrowth allow you to cross it from side to side. A wooden pontoon leads to the lake from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the listed village of Castet. A circuit of excursions proposes to you to make the complete turn of the site. Its access is free, all year long. In summer, many activities are proposed from the House of the lake by the managers. You can also eat there.

The picnic area in the village of Bilhères en Ossau, in the Ossau Valley, will offer you a relaxing moment with its view of the mountains during your lunch break. This picnic area in the village offers a table with a magnificent view.

The picnic area in the village of Bilhères en Ossau, in the Ossau Valley, will offer you a relaxing moment with its view of the mountains during your lunch break. This picnic area in the village offers a table with a magnificent view.

On the Plateau du Benou in the Ossau Valley, 2 kms from the village of Bilhères en Ossau, come and discover the Maria Blanca farm. Kattalin, Josie and Jean-Pierre, transhumant breeders and mountain guides, welcome you in their corner of the Pyrenees to meet their profession. Visit the farm in summer (Gascon pigs). Taste their black Gascon pork delicatessen. Direct sale on the spot of the products of the farm. They also propose you meals in summer with the products of the farm. Discover the pastoralism and the job of shepherd. A bath in Bearnaise culture guaranteed!

Located in the small hamlet of Bilhères en Ossau, in the Ossau Valley, welcome to discover our cheeses! We'll be happy to introduce you to our farm and our 150 ewes. Cheese is sold on site: tome de brebis, petit Brouquets (Camembert-style) and greuil on weekends from December to the end of June. You'll need to make an appointment to be sure of finding us, but we're never far from the farm. Ferme du Brouquets also sells suckling lamb, which you can order in advance.

Located in Bielle, in the Ossau Valley, 5 kms from Arudy, the Espace Naturel du Lac de Castet welcomes you all year round on the Gave River promenade. As a couple, with friends, with your family, you will enjoy the quiet environment and discover the fauna and flora. At your disposal a playground and a picnic area. The Leisure Center of the Lake offers you different activities: boat, paddle, canoe, pedal go-kart, bicycle, electric scooter, adventure course, orienteering course... Possibility to eat and to enjoy many animations on site.

The picnic area on the road to the Plateau du Bénou, near the village of Bilhères en Ossau, in the Ossau Valley, will offer you a relaxing moment with its view of the mountains during your lunch break. This picnic area in the village offers two tables with a magnificent view.

The plateau of Bénou (900 m), located in the Ossau Valley, in the direction of the Col de Marie-Blanque, the pass that connects the Ossau Valley to the Aspe Valley, is the ideal place to practice family activities. It offers a superb panorama on the bottom of the valley, very pretty panorama on the surrounding massifs. Many hikes start on the spot on the different plateaus: Houndas, Roland and Técouère and stone circles (chromlechs). At the beginning of July, the plateau is the scene of a traditional rendezvous "the transhumance". It becomes then the place of gathering of the herds before the departure towards the pastures of altitude. Possibility of horseback riding in summer. In winter it is a great playground for family snow activities (sledging, snowshoeing...).

At the natural area of Lake Castet, the Maison du Lac welcomes you to share good moments with family, as a couple or with friends. Discover the Brasserie du Lac to have a good time in an unforgettable natural setting. On site or to take away... To taste it, lunch or dinner... Come at all hours of the day! Fancy a coffee, a pancake...? At the Brasserie du Lac, Mandine welcomes you with pleasure and offers you a small quality restoration.

Roxane and Melvil welcome you to their charming grocery-café-restaurant in the center of the village of Bielle, near the Plateau du Bénou and the Col de Marie-Blanque, for a gourmet break during your walks in the Ossau Valley. Le Tichodrome boasts a pretty fountain-side terrace where you can enjoy a coffee in the sunshine or cool down with a good local craft beer! Simple, high-quality catering using fresh, local produce is available every lunchtime - and evenings in summer. You can also discover local artists through the various exhibitions that line the walls of the Tichodrome throughout the year.

In the heart of the village of Bielle, in the Ossau Valley, Elodie and Thibault welcome you to La Maison Lavillete. House on the village square, built in 1787 and completely renovated in 2015, you will appreciate the decoration of this restaurant. The Maison Lavillete is open all day; you can choose to come and enjoy breakfast, lunch or let yourself be tempted by the tea room. In the evening, Elodie and Thibault offer tapas plates. In summer, on Sundays, come and discover the brunch from 10:30 am to 3 pm.

In the village of Bielle, in the Ossau Valley, discover La Vaca Arrouget. The pizzaiolo invites you to try his wood-fired pizzas made with local produce. Cheese, vegetarian or local pizzas such as "l'ossaloise", there's something for everyone! Fresh drinks available on site too. Enjoy the terrace in the heart of the pretty village of Bielle. You can also order take-away.

Discover the Montagne Gourmande at the entrance to Bilhères en Ossau in the Ossau Valley, on the road leading to the Benou plateau. The vehicle is located at the entrance to the village and, in fine weather, offers sweet and savoury crêpes (sugar, jam, honey, etc.), local products (sausages, local beers, cold meats, ewe's milk cheese, goat's milk cheese and local jams, etc.). You can also enjoy a charcuterie/cheese board. You can also enjoy a platter of charcuterie and cheese, and eat all these delicious products on site, with a superb view.

The young chef Baptiste Lartigau offers a menu with traditional Béarnais dishes and homemade creations. Vegetables, spices, meat and fish. Some fruits add a touch of originality. The menu of Ayguelade lives to the rhythm of the seasons. Baptiste works only with fresh products. his creativity is exercised from the starter to the dessert.

In the village of Bilhères en Ossau, in the Ossau Valley, 10 kms from Arudy, Dorota and Ludovic welcome you to the Auberge de Perchades. They propose you a small restoration with a splendid sight on the mountains since the terrace or the room of the restaurant. You can have a gourmet break, a snack after a hike.

Located right in the centre of the village of Louvie-Juzon, Les Copains d'abord welcomes you all year round in a warm and spacious setting, either inside or on the terrace. You'll enjoy simple, homemade family dishes. Eddy and Nelly offer a menu that changes with the seasons, a daily menu, and a variety of tapas for the evening service. Every month, a special event will accompany your meal (concert, belote competition, oyster tasting, etc.).

In the village of Arudy in the Ossau Valley, Emilie will be happy to welcome you in its pizzeria located in Arudy. Near to the ski resorts of Gourette and Artouste and hiking trails. You will taste artisanal pizzas, with fresh products.Possibility to eat on site or take away.

Distributors set up at the gateway to the Ossau Valley, in the villages of Arudy, Sévignacq Meyracq, Ogeu and Laruns. If you're feeling peckish, want an aperitif or an impromptu meal, Défi Gourmand has been a caterer for 15 years and offers a takeaway service. Several vending machines enable us to offer you 160 fresh crates every day. Dishes of the day, salads, meat, fish, desserts, regional products, you name it! The range is rounded off by 4 local craftsmen and producers: traditional Greuil from Grulh 'co in Buzy, smoked salmon from Casteigt, Bourrit pastis from Mathieu Mourtérot, and cookies from Jean-Baptiste Grangé, an artisan baker and confectioner. In summer, a fresh menu: seasonal raw vegetables and Ciabatta, Pineapple Panna Cotta. In winter, tartiflette or ready-to-eat raclette platter (cold meats, cheese, potatoes and salad, all ready to eat).

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8kms from Laruns, and 25 minutes from the resort of Gourette, Maison Monrepos is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. The Ossau Valley is also marked trails, hiking, mythical passes of cycling tourism such as Aubisque and Marie-Blanque, and a renowned gastronomy. Located in a Béarnaise farm, this apartment of 120 m² is renovated. It has three bedrooms so one with queen size bed and a living room/ kitchen with a sofa bed and a spacious and bright bathroom. You can also enjoy the garden.

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8 km from Laruns and 25 minutes from the resort of Gourette, Petit Monrepos is the ideal base for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. The Ossau Valley is also a region of waymarked footpaths, hiking trails, legendary cycling passes such as the Aubisque and Marie-Blanque, and renowned gastronomy. Located in a Béarn farmhouse, this 55 m² flat has been completely refurbished. It has one bedroom and a lounge/kitchen with a sofa bed, as well as a spacious, bright bathroom. You can also enjoy the garden.

In the heart of the village of Bielle, 5 kms from Arudy, the Maison Lavillete offers you 3 rooms in the heart of the former capital of the Ossau valley. This accommodation is the ideal point for hiking and sports activities (mountain biking, fishing, climbing) in the Ossau valley. Possibility of walks from the village of Bielle. Bourgeois residence of 1787 tastefully renovated, you will find air-conditioned rooms offering a breathtaking view of the Pyrenees.

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8kms from Laruns, and 25 minutes from the resort of Gourette, the gîte of the Ferme Maria Blanca is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. The Vallée d'Ossau, it is also marked out paths, hikes, mythical passes of cycling tourism such as Aubisque and Marie-Blanque, and a famous gastronomy. This beautiful house that can accommodate up to 15 people has been completely renovated and will offer you all the comfort you need for your stay. On the first floor, 4 bedrooms, all with private bathroom and on the second floor a dormitory for 5 people. You can also enjoy the garden.

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8kms from Laruns, the Boila Laslie is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. Hiking trails are nearby. The narrow streets of the village are to be discovered, in particular the classified church and the mullioned windows so rare and characteristic of the oldest Béarnaise houses At Boila Laslie, in her beautiful 17th century Béarnaise house, Valérie and her family welcome you in 2 rooms fitted out for you with care and taste (entrances and private gardens). The history of this very old school nestled in the heart of the village will then be told to you. Lulled by the bells of Le Boilà, you will be able to admire the mountains everywhere. You will have at your disposal an equipped living room as well as an independent kitchen where you will be able to prepare your breakfasts and meals.

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8 kms from the village of Laruns, the Lou Poundet gite is the ideal starting point for your stay in the Ossau Valley. On the program, discovery of the Ossalois villages, outdoor sports, gastronomy... There is something for everyone! Discover this comfortable gite, entirely renovated on the 1st floor in an old building. In a quiet place, you can enjoy a closed garden and a pleasant terrace facing the mountains. Ideal with friends or family.

Located in the heart of the village of Bielle, 8 kms from the village of Laruns, the gîte La Jurade is the ideal starting point for your stay in the Ossau Valley. On the program, discovery of the Ossalois villages, outdoor sports, gastronomy... There is something for everyone! Discover this comfortable gîte, entirely renovated on the ground floor of this old building. In the peace, you will be able to take advantage of a closed garden and a pleasant terrace facing the mountains. Ideal for a family. Accessible for people with reduced mobility

Located in the village of Gère-Bélesten, 6 kms from Laruns, the gîte 785 is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. On the program: outdoor sports, heritage, gastronomy .. Endowed with a simple comfort, this small house is ideal to welcome a family with young children. For the peace and quiet of the parents and the safety of the little ones, the garden is enclosed. Equipped with a barbecue and garden furniture, you will be able to organize your breakfasts and meals outside, for the pleasure of all. Situated near another gîte of the same capacity and characteristics, you can envisage leaving with 2 families, while being very autonomous.

Located in the village of Gère-Bélesten, 6 kms from Laruns, the cottage 790 is the ideal starting point for your holidays in the Ossau Valley. On the program: outdoor sports, heritage, gastronomy ... With simple comfort, this small house is ideal for a family with young children. For the tranquility of parents and the safety of children, the garden is enclosed. Equipped with a barbecue and garden furniture you can organize your breakfasts and meals outside, for the pleasure of all. Located near another cottage of the same capacity and characteristics you can consider 2 families, while being very independent.

Located in Bielle, 5 km from Arudy, Dorothée, Guillaume and Maike welcome you to the Ossau Valley at the L'Ayguelade campsite. Ideal point to make the road of the collars in bicycle. You can also practice outdoor activities (hiking, white water sports), visit the Ossalois villages or take a ride on the little train of Artouste. Shaded 3 stars campsite, crossing stream, services on the spot (laundry, barbecues, wifi and secured point, food and fast food point in July and August, various equipments...). Direct access to the lake of Castet. Loan of bicycles to make your purchases in the village, eco-responsible management of the places (sorting of waste and compost in place, management of water and energy, absence of use of chemicals on the grounds etc.). Friendly spirit and nature at your disposal!