Le Train de La Rhune
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A slow paced 'cog and pinion little train' to the summit of the Rhune mountain. Beware the parking is very busy so best to park your car in one of the 2 unofficial carpark that you arrive at before the main carpark if you are on a later train. The trains start at 8.30am so the main carpark fills up very quickly. There is a free toilet at the bottom station, a cafe and restaurant at the summit (toilets are €0.50) which does a fantastic hot chocolate, plus a souvenir shop. Entertainment was local traditional music on the day we went. Unfortunately the mountain was in the cloud the day we visited so we couldn't see the exceptional panorama but it was still worth the trip. The summit can be chilly, as can the carriages as they have open windows, so be sure to take waterproof coats and a jumper. If it rains you will get wet. Although we were in the cloud, we didn't really get wet, just damp, so it's only a problem if it actually rains. After your journey there is a takeaway food point plus a restaurant a little further up the road and a large souvenir shop as well.
Sally ASally A
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The 30 min train journey gave us a fantastic opportunity to tackle a long, arduous climb to the top of de La Rhune, saving energy to descend from the top and hike all the way to Biarriatu. The old, but well preserved cog train wove up and down the mountain side until we reached the very top to enjoy spectacular views. There are a couple of restaurants and cafes to sit down and relax and you have one whole hour to do so before the departure back. However, you can also choose to hike back to the village of Sare or just like us, descend to Biarriatu, a lovely village, the other side of the mountain. It's easier to book the train fare online (€22 per person for a return ticket. Sadly, they don't sell single fares in case you decide to hike down like us). Booking online also saves you time queueing to buy one at the train station.
Lana HaverstockLana Haverstock
10
An absolute must in your trip to this part of France, in the Basque Country. An amazing experience. This little cozy train that is coming from other times is taking you to the top of the mountain. The view is breathtaking. You witness the splendor of nature and landscape all the way. The train is very well maintained, clean, shiny, cozy and safe. Perfect organization of the team along the way, to keep passengers safe and enjoy a beautiful experience. I recommend booking the tickets online, in advance and be there earlier as parking can be an issue in a busy day.
Ana MariaAna Maria
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Really cool train ride up the mountain. Really worth the trip and the money. The view on top is really breathtaking. Do reserve your tickets in advance and plan extra time to find a parking spot. The waiting line is a real pain in my opinion. It's also possible to buy single trip tickets which lets you walk up or down the mountain and do the reverse trip by train. Do keep in mind that it's a long way up and there is a last train heading down that you don't want to miss.
Mark PerdonMark Perdon
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Tired of hiking or biking? Take the train! Great way to get to the top of Rhune. Beautiful vistas of Basque region on the French and Spanish sides. Vue of San Sebastián, St-Jean-de-Luz in the distance and beautiful panoramas of the Pyrenées. They take extra care to keep everyone safe during Covid, disinfecting the train cars after every run. Also, don't forget to order a bite to eat at the top. Perhaps a Basque cherry cake. Terrific service! Thanks for the memories!
Eric D.Eric D.
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The climb and descend has beautiful views, even if the top is covered in clouds. You'll see valley's and wildlife. Ascending and deceding are booked together, departure 2h apart. Ride itself takes 35minutes. At the top, there's a restaurant and souvenir shop. The experience is definitely to be rated high. But the relatively high cost will make you consider doing the trajectory by hiking (though hiking is though, very time consuming and not for kids).
Jan Van der VelpenJan Van der Velpen
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