De Gabas à Sallent de Gallego par le Col de Peyrelue
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De Gabas à Sallent de Gallego par le Col de Peyrelue

To reach Spain, an alternative to the Col des Moines and Col du Somport is to head for the Brousset valley and the Col de Peyrelue. An itinerary used since the 16th century by merchants and pilgrims, on their way to Sallent de Gallego and the Tena valley.

To reach Spain, an alternative to the Col des Moines and Col du Somport is to take the direction of the Brousset valley and the Col de Peyrelue. A route used since the 16th century by merchants and pilgrims on their way to Sallent de Gallego and the Tena valley, as the ruins of an old inn found on the way testify.



How to get there

South of Pau, head for Oloron-Sainte-Marie as far as Gan (N134), then for Arudy and Laruns, in the Ossau valley (D934). Drive past Laruns, then up the Col du Pourtalet road to Gabas. Parking lot in the center of the hamlet.