Grottes de Bétharram: A Subterranean Journey
Discover a stunning subterranean world in the Pyrenees, explored by foot, boat, and train. A unique geological adventure awaits!
Explore the Grottes de Bétharram, a stunning cave system on the border of Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Hautes-Pyrénées. Discovered in 1819, these caves offer a unique subterranean adventure through diverse geological formations, traversed by foot, boat, and train.
A brief summary to Grottes de Bétharram
- Chemin Leon Ross, Saint-Pé-de-Bigorre, 65270, FR
- +33562418004
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-12 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-12 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-12 pm
- Thursday 9 am-12 pm
- Friday 9 am-12 pm
- Saturday 9 am-12 pm
- Sunday 9 am-12 pm
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes and a light jacket, as the cave temperature remains a constant 14°C (57°F).
- Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time, as a shuttle takes you from the ticket office to the cave entrance.
- Consider booking tickets in advance, especially during peak season, to avoid long queues.
- Be aware that strollers are not permitted due to the steps; baby carriers are recommended for young children.
- Photography is allowed, but flash photography is prohibited.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Lourdes, the Grottes de Bétharram are accessible via the Pyrénées-Atlantiques - Réseau Interurbain 64 bus line 535. The bus departs from Gare SNCF (Lourdes train station) and arrives at ST PE DE BIG - Grottes. The journey takes approximately 24 minutes, and tickets cost €2. Services operate six times a week, Monday to Saturday.
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Taxi
Taxis are available from Lourdes to the Grottes de Bétharram. A taxi ride takes approximately 16 minutes and costs between €29 and €35. Taxi services can be found near the Lourdes train station and other central locations.
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