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Take an unforgettable journey to the top of the mountains, at an altitude of almost 2000m, with the Train d’Artouste, Europe’s highest narrow-gauge train, and discover exceptional panoramas in the heart of unspoilt nature.
How does it work ?
15 minute cable car ride
55 minute crossing at 2000m altitude
1h20 of free time at the lake with the Découverte ticket (1h40 in low season)
the whole day with the Escapade ticket
Our excursions
Dates & Schedules
High season :
July 6 to September 1
Train departures every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Low season :
May 8 to July 5 and September 2 to October 6
Train departures every hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Découverte Ticket
3h30 excursion with 55-minute crossing and 1h20 free time on arrival (1h40 free time in low season).
Cable car + Train GO/RETURN.
Free for children under 4.
They will be placed on your lap and do not take seats on the train. You’ll pick up a ticket for them at the access control at the bottom of the cable cars.Escapade Ticket
High season :
Day trip with train departures at 9am, 10am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Return ONLY on the last train at 7:15 p.m.Low season :
Day trip with train departures at 10am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
Return ONLY on the last train at 4:45 p.m.Cable Car + Train GO/RETURN
One Way Ticket
Cable Car + One way Train
(return ticket not available online – sold exclusively at Gare du Lac)
The perfect ticket for experienced hikers who want to return on foot ! Please note that it takes a minimum of 6 hours to walk, and that the trails are poorly marked.
Campeur Ticket
Departure from 8:30am to 5pm in high season and 10am to 3pm in low season.
Return on D+1, D+2 etc. on the 10:15 or 10:45 train in high season and 12:45 in low season.Please report to the train boarding desk to inform us of your return day and time.
Cable car + Train GO/RETURN
Non-cancellable - changeable tickets (change fee of 8 euros/ticket)
Book your ticketImportant information !
— ARRIVE AT ARTOUSTE STATION AT THE TIME INDICATED FOR THE CABLE CAR
To reach the Artouste train station, you need to take a cable car. Arrive at the time indicated on your ticket to avoid missing your train. The resort is about 40 minutes from Laruns and 30 minutes from the Col du Pourtalet by car in normal traffic conditions. Your tickets are non-refundable. Any change to the timetable will incur a change fee of 8 euros per ticket, but we cannot guarantee you a replacement on the same day (non-cancellable tickets that cannot be changed after your train’s departure time).
— BE AWARE OF AND RESPECT YOUR RETURN SCHEDULE
Depending on your departure time (see timetable on your ticket). Any change to your return time will be billed at 8 euros per ticket, and your return will be on the next train with available seats.
— PRINT OR SAVE YOUR TICKETS RECEIVED BY E-MAIL ON YOUR SMARTPHONE BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE STATION
You’ll be asked for them at the gondola access control and when boarding the outward and return trains. For reduced-rate “children’s” tickets, proof of identity must be shown at boarding.
Adress
Station d’Artouste
64440 Laruns
Opening hours
May, June, September : 9h00 – 18h30
July, August : 8h30 – 20h00
Booking
For reservations of more than 15 people, please contact us at groupe@artouste.fr
High season train timetables