Tuc de Biscarrague

Tuc de Biscarrague is a mountain summit in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques that rises about 91 meters above the valley floor and overlooks the Ardanavy Valley. The formation consists of alternating clay and sandstone layers known as Mixe flysch, which were deposited over geological time.

The rocks formed during the Cenomanian and Albian periods when sediments accumulated in an ancient sea. These geological layers reveal a long history of marine deposits in this region.

The name blends the Gascon word 'tuc' for height with the Basque root 'bizkar' for ridge, showing how this border region mixes two languages. You can see this linguistic mix reflected throughout the local place names in the area.

The summit is accessible by trails that approach from both lower elevations and nearby plateaus. Weather conditions matter significantly, as winter storms bring rain that can make routes muddy and difficult to navigate safely.

The southern slope contains ophiolites, ancient rocks that differ distinctly from the rest of the mountain. These stones come from the floor of a prehistoric sea and give this side geological character unlike anywhere else on the peak.

Location: Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Location: Labourd

Elevation above the sea: 91 m

GPS coordinates: 43.48294,-1.31529

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:25