The Adour Trail

From Barcelonne-du-Gers, take the GR 65 trail and then head towards Gée-Rivière.

In Saint-Mont, as its name suggests, in the heart of the Saint Mont AOC region, although the trail stays on the right bank, we highly recommend crossing the bridge to visit the old village, which climbs up towards its church and former monastery, now converted into a hotel and restaurant. And of course, a visit to the wine cellar is a must!

At Tarsac, continue towards Riscle and feel your adventurous spirit awaken as you pass through the riparian forest, i.e. the vegetation that borders the riverbed, then under the railway bridge. The route will sometimes take you along the dyke.

You have arrived in Riscle, where you can settle into the birdwatching observatory at the old gravel pit, then continue for a while along the pleasant path on either side of the bridge on the right bank.

In Tasque, enjoy a heritage site with a church built from the remains of an 11th-century Benedictine abbey.

In Galiax, carp fishing enthusiasts will be delighted to discover a carp fishing lake managed by the local fishing association.

In Préchac-sur-Adour, once you reach the lake, enjoy the picnic area where you are sure to meet many anglers.

Now let’s head to Jû-Belloc, where a visit to the Maison de l’Eau (Water Centre) is a must. Be sure to explore the educational trail and observation points, where you can see the famous aquatic turtles, a protected species known as European pond turtles.

After Belloc, head towards Tieste-Uragoux and enjoy a panoramic view of the Pyrenees mountain range.

In Labatut-Rivière, it’s time to take a break, as you will have covered a little over 55 kilometres (yes, when you love something, you don’t count the miles!) and you will find all the relaxation areas you need right on the banks of the Adour (tables, games, etc.).

Continuing towards Estirac, follow the flood protection dyke, then continue along the left bank towards Maubourguet.

In Maubourguet, don’t hesitate to visit the museum to admire the Gallo-Roman mosaic (see our page on the Maubourguet archaeological museum on this website) and step inside its church, a jewel of Romanesque art.
Stroll along the Larbanès alleys lined with plane trees, which give the town a holiday atmosphere and feel. What’s more, if you happen to be there around the third weekend in August, you can also discover the ‘Maubourguet Encounters’, an original concept bringing together artists and sportspeople around art.

À Artagnan, you’ve thought about it and you’re right, it is indeed the same name as that of the famous Musketeer, since he took the name of his mother’s village to enter the service of King Louis XIII.

In Bazillac, it was a place for meeting, trading and working, as you can see from the wash house, the millstones and the network of canals.
Near Ugnouas, you will be interested to discover the weir and its fish ladder. This device allows fish to overcome the obstacle built by man.

In Tostat, you will need to follow the river along its left bank and cross the bridge. This will take you past the Tostadium (mountain bike circuit).

After travelling a few kilometres, you will arrive at Bazet, where the Caminadour, which crosses the Tarbes conurbation, joins the Adour trail.