School groups

La Rhune Junior Explorer

The La Rhune Junior Explorer is an opportunity to discover the natural wonders of La Rhune and tackle a wide range of different educational topics such as the fauna, the flora, historical remains and Basque mythology.

To help you organise your trip, Le Petit Train de La Rhune provides

A question sheet and "La Rhune Junior Explorer" certificate for each child.
Nursery, primary and secondary schools, ½-day product: return trip in the train and looking at the panorama.
Primary and secondary schools, 1-day product: one-way trip in the train with return on foot to see the mountain on the waymarked footpath.

Timings

Train - 35-minute ascent and 35-minute descent
Time at the summit: ½ hr - 1 hr
Return on foot: 2 -2½ hrs
Picnic area half way down at 3 Fontaines.

School groups (under 16 years)

	Return	Single
Children under 16	6,50 €	6,00 €
Accompanying adult	6,50 €	6,00 €

Tips for the Junior Explorer excursion

Avoid making the trip in bad weather. It is a good idea to telephone the weather service for Pyrénées Atlantiques on : 08 92 68 02 64
In the mountains the weather changes quickly; ensure the children bring warm clothes.
Don't forget that children should wear hats and make sure they have water with them.
Follow the marked footpath (the La Rhune footpath is waymarked in green).
La Rhune is a protected area; please do not pick flowers etc. Please respect the countryside and do not disturb the animals.

Contacts : Isabelle Tél. 05 59 47 51 16 - Fax 05 59 47 50 76