Les Granges de la Hountagnère

The villages of the Pyrenees all have what we call a barns quarter. Half-way between the valley and the mountain, between 700 and 1000m ( 2296.59 and 3280.84ft.) altitude, these quarters are a transitional step during transhumance. The flocks stay there during spring and autumn. The barns with walls made of stones and a roof made of slates provide a cowshed or a sheepfold on the ground floor and a hay barn upstairs where the hay is stored on the floor. Some barns have a hut to shelter the shepherd. Surrounding each barn is a hayfield enclosed by a hedge.

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Course for : Sportspeople – All publics

Type of itinerary : Loop

Departure : FERRIERES

Arrival : FERRIERES

Further information

Travel time : 3h30 (on foot)

Difficulty : Average

Distance : 9,1 km

Elevation : 540 m

Markup colors : Yellow

Warning

Stay safe! Be careful with flocks, keep dogs on a leash. Protect yourself Protect nature Respect the mountain Basque and béarnais mountains are pasture lands. Try not to take your dog. In all circumstances, keep it on a leash. Thank you!

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Pet accepted : Yes

Getting here From the town hall of Nay, cross the bridge and follow the D 936 towards Bénéjacq. At the roundabout take the D 938 towards Lourdes for 1 km. At the crossroads turn right onto the D 937 towards Lourdes. 3 km later turn right on the D35 towards Asson and Louvie-Juzon. On entering Asson, after the bridge and the castle, turn left and follow the D126 towards Soulor. Parking in the church parking lot