Accous

Built at the mouth of the circus Iseye, Accous, head of the canton of the Aspe Valley (13 municipalities) can be visited on foot ... or paragliding.

Here the mountain is divided between nature and culture: native flora, unique wildlife, and the last bears of the Pyrenees are born here ... Pastoralism is still very active, it also participates in the preservation of biodiversity. As such, the South Valley National Park is part of the Pyrenees.

The Aspe Valley has a vocation of ancestral pathway.

Municipality	Accous
Postcode	64490
Latitude	42.9746820 (N 42° 58’ 29”)
Longitude	-0.5990550 (W 0° 35’ 57”)
Altitude	From 420m to 2458m
Surface area	60.68 km²
Population	471 inhabitants
Density	7 inhabitants/km²
Prefecture	Pau (63 km, 1:10)
Insee code	64006
Intercommunality	CC du Haut Béarn
Department	Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Territories	Aquitaine, Béarn-Basque Country, Pyrenees
Region	New-Aquitaine

Bedous	3.3 km (7 min)
Lées-Athas	4.5 km (9 min)
Osse-en-Aspe	4.7 km (8 min)
Cette-Eygun	6.8 km (8 min)
Lescun	9.9 km (16 min)
Sarrance	9.9 km (13 min)
Aydius	10 km (19 min)
Borce	10.4 km (14 min)
Etsaut	10.6 km (13 min)
Urdos	14.9 km (18 min)
Escot	16.7 km (19 min)
Lourdios-Ichère	18.5 km (24 min)
Asasp-Arros	19.3 km (20 min)
Lurbe-Saint-Christau	20 km (22 min)

The ecomuseum of the valley of Aspe, in an old cheese factory.
The church under the name of Saint Martin, burnt down in 1569, was rebuilt in the early 17th century and restored in the 19th century.
The detour through the district of Jouers imposes itself; The Romanesque chapel of Saint Saturnin and its exterior modillons are unavoidable. Way of Santiago de Compostela.
The chapel of Saint-Christau d'Aulet built in the 17th century on the remains of an older one, was frequented for the practice of ancient rites linked to water (the three sources cured all evils: eye sickness, leprosy, scabies...). Do not forget to take a look at the bottom of the vault of the fountain of Cagots, near the road near the chapel.
Leisure activities: hiking, paragliding (paragliding school), electric bicycles, horse, skate park, Ludopia leisure center.
For more than 15 years, Air'Attitude instructors offer baptisms and free flight training courses in Accous from April to October, depending on the weather. Question held, you have to dress as for a hike, with long pants, a windbreaker and good shoes. This activity is for everyone, no need to be sporty. Information on +33 5 59 34 50 06.

Leisure centres	Leisure centre Ludopia
Natural sites	View of the Poey Wood Arapoup

The village festival of Accous gives rise, every 3rd weekend of August, to an original election: that of "Miss Potato". The winner sees her weight converted into potatoes!
A “mountain race”, a Pyrenean sporting activity, invades the Pouey hill on this occasion.
In June and September, paragliding is celebrated: two national competitions (category B) are organized, on one of the most beautiful free flight sites in the Pyrenees.
Trail Montan'Aspe in June, in the Bedous region. This event offers 4 trail courses: 61 km (the Raid Aspois), 35 km (the Défi de l'Ourdinse), 16 km (the Ronde de Bergout) and 9 km (the Soudious race). Find all the information on the routes (elevation difference, GPS track, prices, date, address, photos, schedule, etc.) on the Trail Montan'Aspe website.

Conférence Partage et Culture : Alexandre Dumas, Mousquetaire de la Liberté

On 4 may 2024
Mairie, Place de la Mairie
Conference on Alexandre Dumas, musketeer of freedom by Mr. François Rahier - More information to come

Conférence Partage et Culture : Faisons la Lumière sur la Thyroïde

On 25 may 2024
Mairie, Place de la Mairie
Conference on Shedding light on the thyroid by Dr. Jean-Luc Gilardet - More information to come

Tiques and Collect ! - Sortie CPIE

On 1 june 2024
In 2022 in France, there will be 34,000 cases of borreliosis or Lyme disease, transmitted to humans by ticks. Difficult to diagnose, scientists need more of these arachnid mites to treat the disease. Come and collect some for them during an outing in the Vallée d'Aspe ! - Suitable for children aged 8 and over. - Organized in collaboration with the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, ars, inrae, msp, onf and Citique

Saison Culturelle - "Fear of Better Options" ou la Peur de Louper la Meilleure Option Possible

On 8 june 2024
Indecisive object theater. - Life is punctuated by choices, more or less crucial. The show tells us about these dilemmas which, depending on the option chosen, can radically transform one's life course. In fact, right from the start of the show, the audience is faced with a dilemma that will determine what happens next : at stake are two young women, a small village, a few shops, no doubt shared memories and friendships, but two different itineraries and therefore two stories to tell. But the audience will only hear one ! - Ahead of the performance, every day of the week, the two artists from Compagnie Mouka will set up their tricycle in the town square, inviting members of the public to come and listen to a story for themselves… - In partnership with the town hall. - Duration : 45min, ages 10 and up. - Location to be confirmed.

Conférence Partage et Culture : Histoire du Vagabondage

On 15 june 2024
Mairie, Place de la Mairie
Conference on the history of vagrancy by Mr. José Cubero - More information to come

350 km of hiking trails, swimming or relaxing on the shores of the Estaens and Arlet lakes, mountain biking, horseback riding, village festivals, festivals, visits to ecomuseums, traditional markets... You will be part of of history if you walk on the Roman road to Peyranère, or on the path which leads to Compostela, if you hike on the paths of la Mâture, or if you visit the military heritage with the Portalet fort.
Fort du Portalet, located in the communes of Etsaut and Borce: Built in 1842 under the order of Louis Philippe to guard the Pyrenees border, Fort du Portalet seems to be set against a cliff overlooking the Gave d'Aspe. Along with the Chemin de la Mâture, it makes this parade one of the most picturesque sites in the Pyrenees. Classified as a Historic Monument in 2005, it is currently being restored and open to visitors, by reservation at the Aspe Valley Tourist Office on +33 5 59 34 57 57.
Cheese Festival in Lées- Athas at the end of July. Producers and artisans exhibit cheese, wine, farm products, local crafts... Street activities, cheese making and sheep shearing demonstrations for a whole day.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
Canyoning in the Ossau Valley	Sports sensations	45 € to 70 €	Castet (18.2 km)
Rafting on the Gave de Pau	Sports sensations	32 € to 57 €	Lestelle-Bétharram (36 km)
Guided Tour of the Grottes de Betharram	Culture and education	16 €	Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre (36 km)
Visit to an artisanal espadrilles manufacturing workshop	Arts and Crafts	5 €	Mauléon-Licharre (37 km)
Outdoor show: Love games in the garden	Culture and education	17 €	Pau (40 km)

Last name	Outing type	Difficulty	Duration	Departure municipality
N°51 Hut and Lake of Lhurs	Hike	Athletic	4:40	Lescun (7.2 km)
Mountain bike N°4 - Crêtes d'Issarbe	All-terrain bike itinerary	Intermediate	55 min	Lanne-en-Barétous (16.8 km)
From Gabas to the Col du Somport	Hike	Athletic	7:15	Laruns (16.8 km)
Guided tour of Eaux-Bonnes	Village visit	Easy	1:00	Eaux-Bonnes (16.9 km)
The refuge of Ayous	Hike	Intermediate	3:00	Laruns (17 km)

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