La Rhune Rack Railway
Train de la Rhune
The wooden cog railway, dating from 1924, climbs 35 minutes to the 905-metre summit of La Rhune, with views of the Atlantic and the Pyrenees and semi-wild Pottok ponies on the slopes.
The train departs from the Col de Saint-Ignace near Sare and climbs to the La Rhune summit on the French-Spanish border at a speed of about 8 km/h. Along the way you may see Basque Pottok ponies and sheep. From the top, the view extends west to Biarritz and the San Sebastián coast, and east to the Pyrenean peaks. There are a restaurant and a small shop at the summit. A round trip costs about €22. The train often sells out in high season, so book well in advance. The summit is windy, so bring a jacket. Driving from Biarritz takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (seasonal; departs every 35–40 min)