Nouvelle-Aquitaine·France

GR108 Voie d'Ossau

Duration

2-3 days

Distance

45.6 km

Elevation gain

2255 m

Max altitude

2170 m

The GR108 Voie d'Ossau crosses the majestic Pyrénées-Atlantiques in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, offering a complete hiking experience over 45.6 km. This 2 to 3-day trek allows you to discover great diversity of Pyrenean landscapes: dense forests, alpine lakes, spectacular cliffs and enigmatic caves. You will reach 2170 m in altitude with a positive elevation gain of 2255 m, traversing territories where nature reveals all its power and contrasts. The Voie d'Ossau guides you through the heart of the massif, where rocky peaks dominate verdant valleys. This itinerary allows progressive immersion into the mountain environment, from forest elevations to alpine horizons. The region's railway stations offer car-free access to reach the trek's starting points, making this route accessible to all visitors. A must-do for exploring the authenticity and wild beauty of Pyrénées-Atlantiques.

SummitsCavesForestsLakesCliffs

Stages

days

DifficultyModerate

Duration / day5h15

Distance / day15.2 km

Elev. gain / day+812 m

Hardest stage

3Refuge d'Ayous

11.9 km · +1,196 m · 5h15

Departure	Arrival	Accommodation on arrival	Duration	Distance	+Elev.	−Elev.
1 Sainte-ColomeVillage	Pic EsquerraRefuge	RefugeAuberge L'Embaradère RefugeCasa Paulou RefugeAuberge Bellevue RefugePic Esquerra RefugeHôtel d'Ossau	5h00	19.2 km	+336 m	−336 m
2 AasVillage	Hôtel Restaurant VignauRefuge	RefugeHôtel Restaurant Vignau RefugeChambres d'Hôtes L'Estibère RefugeMaison des Gardes	5h15	14.5 km	+905 m	−406 m
3 Hôtel Restaurant VignauRefuge	Refuge d'AyousRefuge	—	5h15	11.9 km	+1,196 m	−50 m