Funiculaire du Pic du Jer, Lourdes

Name: Funiculaire du Pic du Jer
Address: Lourdes, France

#10 among attractions in Lourdes

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The funiculaire du pic du Jer, or Pic du Jer funicular, is a funicular railway in the French département of Hautes-Pyrénées. It links the pilgrimage town of Lourdes with the summit of the nearby Pic du Jer. The funicular was constructed in 1900. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°5'1"N, 0°2'39"W

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Funiculaire du Pic du Jer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rosary Basilica, Château fort de Lourdes, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Basilica of St. Pius X.

1.2 miNW
Byzantine-style church with rosary theme
Rosary Basilica, Lourdes
30 min walk • Nestled in the serene town of Lourdes, France, the Rosary Basilica stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and architectural splendor. This minor basilica, an integral part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, is known for its religious significance and stunning...
0.9 miN
Forts and castles, Museum, Art museum
Château fort de Lourdes, Lourdes
24 min walk • Perched on a rocky escarpment overlooking the town of Lourdes, the Château fort de Lourdes is a historic fortress that offers visitors a glimpse into the medieval past of this famous pilgrimage city. The fortress is a striking feature of the area, with its imposing...
1.2 miNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes
31 min walk • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is a revered spiritual destination nestled in the small town of Lourdes, France. This Roman Catholic shrine is a beacon of hope and faith, attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors from around the world each year.
1 miNW
Church
Basilica of St. Pius X, Lourdes
27 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Pius X, informally known as the Underground Basilica, is a large Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, located in the town of Lourdes, France. It is part of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
1.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Sacred and religious sites
The Grotto of Massabielle, Lourdes
31 min walk • The Massabielle grotto, also the Massabielska grotto - a grotto located in Lourdes, in France, at the foot of the Pyrenees, a Catholic pilgrimage place from 1858.
1.2 miNW
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Lourdes
31 min walk • The Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, known widely as the "Upper Church", is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica within the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Scenic railroads
Pic du Jer, Lourdes
19 min walk • The Pic du Jer is a summit in the Hautes-Pyrénées. Located at 951 m metres above the city of Lourdes, it is recognizable by its big cross lit up at night.
0.9 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Musée Pyrénéen, Lourdes
24 min walk • The Pyrenean Museum of Lourdes is a museum dedicated to the Pyrenees in all their aspects, installed since 1921 in the castle of Lourdes.
1.2 miNW
Sacred centre for healing and pilgrimages
Domaine du sanctuaire de Lourdes, Lourdes
31 min walk • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes or the Domain is an area of ground surrounding the Catholic shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes in the town of Lourdes, France.
0.5 miS
Locality
Aspin-en-Lavedan
14 min walk • Aspin-en-Lavedan is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in southwestern France.

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Which popular attractions are close to Funiculaire du Pic du Jer?

Nearby attractions include Pic du Jer, Lourdes (19 min walk), Musée Pyrénéen, Lourdes (24 min walk), Château fort de Lourdes, Lourdes (24 min walk).