3 days in Lourdes Itinerary

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Get outdoors at Pic Du Midi and Gaube Lake. Venture out of the city with trips to Pont d'Espagne (in Cauterets) and Cirque de Gavarnie (in Gavarnie). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Chateau Fort of Lourdes and walk around Parc Animalier Des Pyrenees.

For ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Lourdes trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiports are Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.