The Way of Saint James de Compostela from Aire sur l'Adour to Saint Jean Pied de Port.

Arrival to the accomodation late in the afternoon, diner and overnight.

From Aire, the ancient city of the Romans (12th-century cathedral), you will follow the Lac du Broussau on the outskirts of the town, then through a number of crops, villages and groves you will reach the village of Miramont Sensacq: a church with a comb-shaped bell tower and a lovely panorama over the Tursan and the Pyrenees, which are getting closer!

A pretty route, a little more undulating than the previous day: more hamlets and greenery, all the way to Pimbo, one of the oldest bastides in the Landes. Then on to Arzacq, with its church, wooden Madonna dating from 1638, Tour du Peich and Tour de Louis XIII. Then from Louvigny to Larreule, a succession of calvaries, bell towers and pretty views... Transfer and overnight in Hagetaubin.

Morning transfer, then: Pass through several small villages (Castillon, Arthez de Béarn (remnants of ramparts and medieval tower), over the Gave de Pau before reaching Maslacq.

Leave Maslacq and head for Sauvelade, 8 km away (bar and snack bar in Sauvelade), then on to Labarthe farm, which is privately owned but open to hikers; after crossing the ford, head for Navarrenx.

Leaving the fortified town of Navarrenx, head for Castetnau-Camblong, passing through the village on the way to Château de Montgaston, 12 km away, and then Château de Joantho (private).

At Aroué (off GR), which is the boundary between Béarn and the Basque country. Take the alternative route to St Palais.

St Palais is off the GR, so follow the instructions in the topo guide to join the GR 65. > Near the Saint Palais tourist office, take rue du Palais de justice and follow the signs. You can head for Hiriburia, passing by the chapel of Soyarza with its beautiful viewpoint; then head for Ostabat-Asme, a gathering place for many pilgrims, and on to Larceveau.

Last stage to St Jean Pied de Port, passing through Ainhice Mongelos, Bustince (see the old chapel), then St Jean le Vieux, to finish in St Jean Pied de Port. Dinner on your own.
If you wish to continue on the Compostela trail, we recommend that you climb to Roncesvalles. Please consult us for this additional stage.

End of the trip after the breakfast.