Stage 26 of the Via Podiensis (GR 65) covers 33.8 km from Aire-sur-l'Adour to Arzacq-Arraziguet, with 466 m of ascent and 322 m of descent. The highest point is 234 m. Allow about 8.5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Municipal accueil centre (gîte d'étape) in Arzacq-Arraziguet, about 200 m from the trail (35 beds in dormitories, €17 a bed, €35 half board). Open 1 March to 31 October in 2026 (closed 10-12 July); book ahead.
Chambre d'hôtes (B&B) with 4 rooms in a 15th-century house with a garden in the centre of Arzacq, double room from €143 with breakfast, dinner from €30. Open all year.
Small Logis hotel with 7 rooms and a bar-restaurant in the centre of Arzacq, on the trail. Book ahead.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public pilgrim listing (Gronze.com) but could not be confirmed on their own website. Most gîtes open only from about April to October and expect a booking: call a day or two ahead, earlier in May, June and September. Domaine du Sauvage has a single gîte, and small villages such as Lascabanes, Aroue and Ostabat have only a few beds.
Emergency: call 112. Medical emergency: 15 (SAMU). Fire and rescue: 18. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.