Things to do in and around Lourdes: our ideas
Lourdes is more than the Sanctuary. A few minutes from the hotel there is a castle, a lake and a funicular; less than an hour and a half away, the finest sites of the Hautes-Pyrénées.
In Lourdes itself
Castle and Pyrenean Museum
Perched on its rock in the heart of town, it offers one of the best views of Lourdes and the Pyrenees. A lift on rue du Fort saves you the climb.
Pic du Jer
A century-old funicular climbs to the summit, with views over the Tarbes plain, Lourdes and the mountains. A lovely outing at the end of the day.
Lake of Lourdes
About 3 km from the hotel: a walk around the lake, a picnic and guaranteed peace, with the Pic du Jer as a backdrop.
In the footsteps of Bernadette
Boly Mill, her birthplace, the Cachot and the parish church: a walking route through the old town, starting from the hotel.
Less than an hour and a half by road
| Bétharram Caves | Underground visit by boat and little train | approx. 20 min |
| Argelès-Gazost | Spa town, markets and the Pyrenees Wildlife Park | approx. 20 min |
| Cauterets and the Pont d’Espagne | Waterfalls, Lac de Gaube and trails for all levels | approx. 45 min |
| Pau | Birthplace castle of Henri IV and the Boulevard des Pyrénées | approx. 45 min |
| Cirque de Gavarnie | UNESCO World Heritage site, great waterfall | approx. 1 hr 10 |
| Pic du Midi | Observatory at 2,877 m, reached by cable car from La Mongie | approx. 1 hr 15 |
Approximate driving times from the hotel, excluding traffic and mountain conditions. Some sites close in winter or in bad weather: check before you go.
Our ideas for your stay
With the family
The castle in the morning (about 10 min on foot), the Lake of Lourdes in the afternoon (about 10 min by car); the next day, the Wildlife Park at Argelès-Gazost (about 20 min) or the Bétharram Caves (about 20 min). All our family ideas.
Great landscapes
A day at Gavarnie, a day at the Pont d’Espagne, and the Pic du Midi for a sunset above the clouds. Our hikes and the passes by bike.
By motorbike
Tourmalet, Aubisque, Soulor, Hautacam: our loops from the hotel, with a free locked garage when you book on our official website.
Parking your car during your outings
The hotel has a locked garage (limited spaces, allocated on arrival), and the Égalité municipal car park is 20 metres away. All about parking. And for the evening, our favourite restaurants near the hotel.
Book your stay
The hotel is open from 26 March to 29 October 2027 and closes in winter.