Grottes de Bétharram
A five-level stalactite cave where you cross an underground river by boat and leave on a small train. Open to visitors since 1903 and suitable for families.
The Grottes de Bétharram lie about 15 km northwest of Lourdes and have been open since 1903. The tour takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. You walk through five levels of chambers, cross an underground river by boat, and leave the cave on a small train. The stalactites, stalagmites and halls resembling an 'underground cathedral' are spectacular. The cave stays at about 13°C year-round, so bring a jacket. Admission is about €17. Closed in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:30 (Feb–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Lac de Lourdes
- Parc Animalier des Pyrénées
- Grotto of Massabielle
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
- Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Marian Torchlight Procession
- Basilica of St. Pius X