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Pic du Jer (951 m)

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Lourdes (Hautes-Pyrénées): Pic du Jer
Photo: LeZibou, CC BY-SA, Wikimedia Commons

The Pic du Jer is a peak in the Pyrenees mountain range at the southern end of the town of Lourdes.At an altitude of 951 metres and overlooking the town, which is a place of Catholic pilgrimage, it was recognisable by its large cross illuminated at night, which was installed on its summit until March 2014.

The Pic du Jer can also be reached by a funicular railway, which has been in operation since 1900 and takes users up to 950 metres. The funicular follows a 1,100-metre route, on a gradient that varies between 27% (at the very beginning) and 56%. The route includes two tunnels and a viaduct.

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Pic du Jer (951 m)

Coordinates

43.079772, -0.031127

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43°04'47.2"N 0°01'52.1"W

UTM

30T 741682 4773952

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