Old Betharram bridge – Lestelle-Bétharram loop from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre

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Old Betharram bridge – Lestelle-Bétharram loop from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre

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Old Betharram bridge – Lestelle-Bétharram loop from Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre

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12.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.33 km

Calves and breath

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Point of view on a pretty, car-free and safe road Relaxing!

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5.51 km

Betharram Sanctuary

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In Lestelle-Betharram, on the way from Pau to Lourdes, this Marian shrine is a stopover for pilgrims. The bastide is from the 14th century and the bridge over the Gave de Pau was built in 1678-87.

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5.61 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bétharram

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The Notre-Dame de Bétharram sanctuary is located on the banks of the Gave de Pau in the commune of Lestelle-Bétharram. An essential stop on the path to Santiago de Compostela, this place already welcomed pilgrims in the 17th century.

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5.78 km

Old Betharram bridge

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As you traverse the picturesque Bétharram valley, you will encounter the historic old Bétharram bridge. This impressive stone bridge, which spans the Gave de Pau river, offers a breathtaking view …

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5.78 km

Lestelle-Bétharram

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A sanctuary on the banks of the Gave built in the 17th century. The chapel is impressive!

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5.83 km

Lestelle Bridge

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From there you can follow a beautiful cycle route to Lourdes which avoids the main road.

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6.00 km

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bétharram

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Di not miss entering this pilgrimage site with stunning church decorations inside

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6.99 km

Lock near Lestelle-Bétharram

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The weir near Lestelle-Bétharram is part of a hydroelectric power plant (known as Centrale du Mouly) and is used for electricity generation on the Gave de Pau river. It is …

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