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Funiculaire du Pic du Jer

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Funiculaire du Pic du Jer

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59 Avenue Francis Lagardère, 65100 Lourdes, France

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The Funiculaire du Pic du Jer, or Pic du Jer Funicular, is a funicular railway in the French département of Hautes-Pyrénées. It links the pilgrimage town of Lourdes with the summit of the nearby Pic du Jer. The funicular was constructed in 1900.

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The funicular has the following technical parameters:

  • Length: 1,100 metres (3,609 ft)
  • Height: 473 metres (1,552 ft)
  • Maximum steepness: 56 %
  • Configuration: Single track with passing loop
  • Journey time: 15 minutes
  • Capacity: 80 passengers per car

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    Funiculaire du Pic du Jer Wikipedia
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