THE PEAK OF THE JER AND ITS FUNICULAR RAILWAY
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Peak overhanging the city of Lourdes, where the air is of an unbelievable purity.
At night, its illuminated cross may have caught your eye in the distance. At an altitude of 1,000 m, it overlooks the city and it is often thanks to it that you can see the Pic du Jer. Since 1900, the funicular allows to climb it, in complete safety. It is a small trip whose charm has no equal. Before taking place in the cabin, look at the summit which dominates you with its splendor. In a few minutes you will be at the top. You pass through two tunnels. Wherever you put your eyes, the show is magnificent. Soon the earth becomes smaller and the sky closer, after a few jolts of arrest, you descend, ready to enjoy the most beautiful panorama of Lourdes. At the top the driver will be happy to answer your questions. The Marian city stretches out at your feet, the Sanctuary stands out and when the weather is cloudless, Tarbes looms in the distance. The Pyrenees range stretches out with a 360° view and the site is breathtaking. A guide allows you to visit the cave (40 min) well cool. A botanical path punctuates the way. Thanks to the Randoland cards, it's also time to play! The air is unbelievably pure and the most athletic know it well: the world-famous mountain bike trails of the Pic du Jer are open, including a very technical black trail reserved exclusively for the initiated. In fact, it is here that for three consecutive years a round of the Mountain Bike World Cup has taken place. On the spot restaurant and refreshment bar.
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Closed from November to March. Open from late March to early November. Open daily from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Last departure 5.20pm (6.20pm in summer). Free for children under 6. Adults: €13.50 (one-way ticket €9). Children (6 to 17 years): €10.50. Family package €33. Return ticket + one dish €23.50. Adult mountain bike 21 € per day (several mountain bike packages available). Restaurant Le Haut de Lourdes open for lunch: porc noir de Bigorre, confit de canard, garbure, salade pic du Jer or cassoulet aux haricots Tarbais. Reservations required: 05 62 42 69 74).
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From Lourdes, the Pic du Jer offers one of the finest panoramas in the Pyrenees. This natural site lies at an altitude of 900 metres, just a stone's throw from the town center. It promises an exceptional viewpoint with 360-degree views of the Pyrenean peaks, the town and its lake, Tarbes and the Vallée des Gaves. On a clear day, you can even see the town of Pau. For quick and easy access, climb aboard the century-old funicular railway designed by engineer Stéphenson and inaugurated in 1900. A hundred meters of footpath take you to the top of the hill, after covering a 1,100-meter track with a gradient varying between 28 and 56%. With a maximum speed of 11 km/h, this means of transport guarantees a smooth ride. It has two cabins, each with a capacity of 80 people, so you can enjoy the imposing views as you make your way through the countryside. An unmissable visit for lovers of exceptional panoramas and unique experiences!
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