Lacq, a region in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of southwestern France, offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by rolling hills, verdant river valleys, and natural lakes, providing varied terrain for exploration. Situated within the broader context of the Pyrenean foothills, Lacq features a mix of agricultural lands, forests, and waterways like the Gave de Pau river and the Barthes de Biron wetlands. This geographical composition supports several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking,…
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4.8
(6)
265
riders
130km
05:59
1,450m
1,450m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(5)
110
riders
84.8km
03:44
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.3
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93
riders
56.7km
02:15
220m
220m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

43
riders
91.4km
04:05
830m
830m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
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40
riders
78.9km
04:45
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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31
riders
88.4km
05:23
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
132km
08:53
1,940m
1,940m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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28
riders
101km
06:11
550m
550m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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15
hikers
13.6km
03:44
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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21
hikers
20.8km
05:35
250m
250m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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19
hikers
17.3km
04:52
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
hikers
25.3km
06:51
330m
330m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.8
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21
riders
39.0km
03:02
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
41.9km
03:13
510m
510m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

10
riders
45.4km
03:24
550m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2.3
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7
riders
32.9km
02:11
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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19
runners
8.30km
00:52
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
6.95km
00:44
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
9.15km
00:59
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
14.7km
01:39
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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3
riders
53.3km
03:28
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
28.4km
02:01
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
74.0km
04:39
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The Lacq region offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, and Jogging. There are more than 20 routes available for exploration across these sports.
Lacq has seen more than 4,500 visitors on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from over 350 ratings.
Yes, Lacq provides options for road cycling. The region features rolling hills and river valleys suitable for cycling. Information on specific routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Lacq guide.
Lacq offers touring cycling routes that often follow river banks and pass through villages. The Cycling around Lacq guide provides details on these routes, which include greenways and quiet roads.
Numerous hiking trails are available throughout Lacq, allowing exploration of its diverse landscapes, including natural areas and historical sites. The Hiking around Lacq guide details various options.
Yes, the varied terrain of Lacq, including rolling hills and forested areas, is suitable for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Lacq guide offers information on available routes.
Lacq features several routes suitable for jogging and running. These trails traverse various parts of the region. The Running Trails around Lacq guide provides specific options.
The Lacq region is characterized by the Gave de Pau river, natural lakes, and wetlands such as the Barthes de Biron. It also includes agricultural lands, rolling hills, and forests like the Forest of Saint-Pée.
Yes, the region is dotted with historical sites, such as the medieval town of Orthez, which features a 13th-century Old Bridge and Moncade Tower. These can be discovered along various cycling and hiking routes.
Komoot offers several guides for Lacq, including Road Cycling Routes around Lacq, Cycling around Lacq, Hiking around Lacq, MTB Trails around Lacq, and Running Trails around Lacq.
The official website for the Communauté de communes de Lacq-Orthez, which encompasses the Lacq region, is cc-lacqorthez.fr. For tourism-specific inquiries, the Office de Tourisme Cœur de Béarn website is coeurdebearn.com.
The general contact phone number for the Communauté de communes de Lacq-Orthez is +33 5 59 60 03 46. For tourism-specific inquiries, the Office de Tourisme Cœur de Béarn can be reached at +33 5 59 12 30 40.

