Gorges du Hourat is a scenic balcony road through the Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Gorges du Hourat is a very scenic canyon located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, of France. It’s one of the French balcony roads.

Gorges du Hourat

Where are the Gorges du Hourat?

The gorges are located in the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, in the southwestern corner of the country, within the Osseau valley.

Can you drive through Gorges du Hourat?

The road through the canyon carved by the Gave d’Ossau river is totally paved. It’s called D934. The road through is a connection between France and Spain for centuries. It is built right above the rather narrow slot canyon at the bottom, where the valley widens a little bit.

How long is Gorges du Hourat?

The road is 29.8 km (18.51 miles) long, running north-south from Laruns to Col du Pourtalet, on the Spanish border. The drive has a high risk of rock slides: traffic lights have been installed on the road to close it if necessary.

How long does it take to drive Gorges du Hourat?

To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 40 and 50 minutes. The drive features narrow sections and unlit tunnels.

 

 

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