Lourdes pilgrimage: multilingual VTC transfer
Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport (LDE): Italian, Spanish, English welcome 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. 80% of Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees airport traffic comes from international charters: Italian, Spanish, Polish, Irish, British pilgrims. FJ13 deploys drivers able to welcome in Italian, Spanish and English. 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).
Multilingual welcome
Italian, Spanish, English on pickup at LDE. Booking confirmation read aloud, Sanctuary hotel directions.
Charter groups
8 to 50-pilgrim group coordination. Mercedes V-Class vans, luggage handling, Italian, Spanish, Polish charters.
Sanctuary hotels
Drop-off closest to Lourdes hotels. Access to Grotto of Massabielle, Basilicas, baths in under 5 minutes on foot.
Complementary excursions
Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Cauterets, Bagneres-de-Bigorre, Saint-Lary-Soulan. Pilgrimage and leisure programs.
Key locations
LDE 80% pilgrimage
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, August 15, All Saints' Day crowds.
Pau alternative airport
Pau-Pyrenees (PUF) 50 km away. Backup if LDE saturated or carriers delayed.
Peak seasons
Easter, Pentecost, August 15, All Saints'. Group bookings recommended 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a multilingual welcome for pilgrims?
Yes. Our drivers 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 Mercedes V-Class vans, 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, August 15 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.
Flight tracking
We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time. No waiting fees if your flight is delayed.
Corporate billing
Centralized business account, a single monthly invoice and Factur-X compliance for your accounting teams.
Available 24/7
Booking and pickup at any hour, including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Professional drivers
Registered VTC drivers (licence EVTC067190060), recent and well-maintained vehicles, a careful welcome every time.