How do you get to the Ossau Valley from Pau without a car?

From Pau, take the regional bus route 524 towards Laruns and Gourette. In summer, route 525 continues on to Bious-Oumettes, Artouste and the Col du Pourtalet. Check the timetables before you set off.

Which walking routes in the Ossau Valley can be reached by bus?

Several walking routes are accessible by public transport: the Ayous lakes, the Séris waterfall from Laruns, and the Arriu Mage circular walk starting from Bielle.

How can I get to the Ayous Lakes from Pau without a car?

In summer, take the 524 bus from Pau to Laruns, then the 525 bus to Bious-Oumettes. It’s then about a 20-minute walk to Bious-Artigues, the starting point for the Ayous lakes.

Is it possible to visit the Ossau Valley without a car in winter?

Yes. The 524 bus serves Laruns and Gère-Bélesten, amongst other places. For example, you can get to the starting point of the Tour du Valentin or the walk to the Esteret fountain. Check the seasonal timetables.

How much does the bus cost between Pau and the Ossau Valley?

The regional fare shown is €2.50 one way and €4.50 for a same-day return. Children under 4 travelling with an adult travel free of charge. Fares are subject to change: please check them before you set off.

The Ossau Valley No car!

From Pau, head towards the Pyrenees and let the city fade gently into the distance. Little by little, the mountains draw nearer, stone villages appear round the bends in the road, and the Pic du Midi d’Ossau eventually looms large, like a familiar presence in the distance. Here, the journey begins even whilst on the bus. In the Ossau Valley, life moves at a leisurely pace. You walk towards the lakes and peaks, cross the mountain pastures to the sound of cowbells, and stop in the villages simply to watch life unfold there. For behind the picture-postcard landscapes lies a lived-in, vibrant valley, shaped by the people of Ossau – the shepherds, the herds – and a mountain culture deeply rooted in the Béarn.