VTC2 La boucle du gave

From the town of Nay located between Pau and Lourdes, discover the Saligat, the name given to the riverbanks of the Gave de Pau where willows grow. This environment results from the movement of the stream and its water level. On a pebbled and sandy ground, we can find a variety of willows and alders, as well as tall plants such as summer lilac, Japanese knotweeds and Himalayan balsam. Herons, egrets, ducks and kingfishers are honoured visitors as are coypu and otters, along with frogs, toads, newts and salamanders. During migration, many birds stop over those rich areas, still unspoilt and wild. We have chosen to describe this route clockwise. But it can be done in both directions, by following the signposts.

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Course for : Family – Sportspeople

Type of itinerary : Loop

Departure : NAY

Arrival : NAY

Further information

Travel time : 4h (by bike)

Difficulty : Easy

Distance : 24,9 km

Elevation : 179 m

Warning : Be careful crossing roads - Do not go near the water during floods

Markup colors : Green

Hiking signposting : VTC2 La boucle du gave

Warning

Useful tips Emergency number: 112 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

Disabled access facility : No

Getting here From the Place de la Mairie at Nay, take the D136 before the bridge on the left in the direction of Bourdettes and Oloron then straight on towards the fire station. D2 From the town hall of Nay, cross the bridge of Claracq, follow the D936 direction Bénéjacq. At the roundabout, turn left onto D937. Pass Mirepeix, at the Baudreix roundabout, turn left on Rue de la Graviere and then on the left into Rue du Gave.