Lourdes pilgrimage: multilingual chauffeur transfer
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE): Italian, Spanish, English welcome on request for international charters and Sanctuary groups.
Lourdes welcomes around 6 million pilgrims every year, the world's 3rd Catholic site after the Vatican and Santiago de Compostela. A large share of Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees airport traffic comes from international charters: Italian, Spanish, Polish, Irish, British pilgrims. FJ13 can deploy drivers able to welcome in Italian, Spanish and English, on request and subject to availability. Group coordination, luggage handling, drop-off as close as possible to the Sanctuary hotels (Lourdes is France's 3rd hotel city after Paris and Nice).
Our services
Multilingual welcome
Italian, Spanish, English on request at LDE pickup. Booking confirmation read aloud, Sanctuary hotel directions.
Charter groups
Coordination of 8 to 50-pilgrim groups in several vehicles (up to 7 passengers each), luggage handling, Italian, Spanish, Polish charters.
Sanctuary hotels
Drop-off closest to Lourdes hotels. Walking access to the Grotto of Massabielle, Basilicas and baths depending on the hotel.
Complementary excursions
Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Cauterets, Bagnères-de-Bigorre, Saint-Lary-Soulan. Pilgrimage and leisure programmes.
Key points
LDE, a pilgrimage airport
Airport heavily dedicated to international pilgrimage. Charters from Milan, Rome, Naples, Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza.
12 km / 15 minutes
LDE to Sanctuary route: short and direct. Anticipates Easter, 15 August and All Saints' Day crowds.
Pau alternative airport
Pau-Pyrenees (PUF) 50 km away. Backup if LDE saturated or carriers delayed.
Peak seasons
Easter, Pentecost, 15 August, All Saints'. Group bookings recommended 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a multilingual welcome for pilgrims?
Yes, on request and subject to availability. We can assign drivers who welcome in Italian, Spanish and English at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees airport, confirming the booking and directing to the Sanctuary hotels.
Can you handle groups?
Yes, from 8 to 50 pilgrims, in several vehicles (up to 7 passengers each), with luggage handling and charter flight coordination.
How far is the Sanctuary from the airport?
LDE airport is about 12 km from the Sanctuary, around 15 minutes. We anticipate Easter, 15 August and All Saints' crowds.
Is there a backup airport?
Yes, Pau-Pyrenees (PUF), 50 km away, serves as a backup if LDE is saturated or carriers are delayed.
When should a group book?
For peak periods, booking 2 to 3 weeks in advance is recommended.
Our commitments
What you can count on, on every trip
Fixed price
The price is confirmed at booking and shared before the trip. No meter, no last-minute surcharge. 20% night surcharge between 9 pm and 6 am.
Flight tracking
We follow your flight schedule and adjust the pickup time. Free waiting at the station or airport if the train or flight number is shared.
Corporate billing
For professionals: monthly invoicing available, with a single invoice for your accounting teams.
Available 24/7
Booking and pickup at any hour, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Professional drivers
Registered private-hire chauffeurs (VTC licence EVTC067190060), recent and well-maintained vehicles, a careful welcome every time.