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  Grottes
de Bétharram
Location: 15km
west of Lourdes via the D937.
General Info:
Website:
www.betharram.com.
Tel: 05 62 41 80 04. Open daily from 9 – 5.30PM although they close for
lunch. In July/Aug open from 9.00-18.00 with NO lunchtime closure. €11 for an adult, €7 for children age 5-10 years.
Description:
These caves boast huge limestone deposits and waterfalls. The tour
lasts about 1 hour & 20 mins in total.
Our recommendations: Make sure you arrive well before lunchtime or
closing time to ensure you have a relaxed trip.
For the
children:
The visit is made more interesting for the family as part of the tour is
made by boat (see above right) and part by train. |
Best
Caves in the Pyrénées
As you might expect with so much water flowing down from
the mountain tops, the Pyrénées has a wide range of cave complexes.
They are mainly concentrated in the lower reaches of the Pyrénées where
one can find some real subterranean masterpieces! They provide an
excellent option for rainy days as the temperature will usually be around
13 degree C underground, whatever the weather outside!