Pont d'Espagne shuttle bus

The Cauterets – Pont d’Espagne shuttle bus is the most practical and environmentally-friendly way of getting to the Pont d’Espagne natural site from the village centre.
It runs in both summer and winter, making it easy to get to this emblematic Pyrenean site without using a car.

where can you buy your tickets?

Buy your tickets online now or on the spot from the driver

Book

(tickets received by phone)

On site: ACTL ticket office (Cauterets bus station) payment in cash only

It’s the ideal way to avoid full car parks and mountain bends, and enjoy responsible transport.

Operating periods: summer (May to September) and winter (December to March)
Journey time: approximately 20 minutes
Access: shuttle accessible to people with reduced mobility
The service is provided by ACTL EVADOUR, with several rotations a day depending on the season.

shuttle fares

Return adult ticket: €8.50
Single ticket: €5.50
Tribe fare (4 adults): €27.00
Children (aged 5 to 10): €5.50
Under 4s: Free

Stops: Bus station (village) / town centre (Esplanade des oeufs) / Camping Car Park (Avenue Charles Thierry) / La Raillère / Le Bois (bottom of route de la Fruitière) / Pont d’Espagne.

pont d’espagne shuttle bus

saison d’été

In summer, the shuttle bus provides easy access to the Pont d’Espagne and La Raillère: the starting point for the Chemin des Cascades.

opening hours

04/07 – 30/08/26	Departure times
To go (Cauterets → Pont d’Espagne)	8h – 10h – 12h – 14h – 16h – 18h
Return (Pont d’Espagne → Cauterets)	9h – 11h – 12h30 – 15h – 17h – 19h

Timetables may vary depending on the weather and traffic conditions.

30/05 to 03/07 and 31/08 to 27/09/26	Departure times
TO go (Cauterets → Pont d’Espagne)	10h – 12h – 14h – 16h
Return (Pont d’Espagne → Cauterets)	11h – 12h30 – 15h – 17h

Timetables may vary depending on the weather and traffic conditions.

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pont d’espagne shuttle bus

winter season

During the winter season, the shuttle bus links the village to the Nordic ski slopes, snowshoe trails and the Pont d’Espagne toboggan run.

opening hours

Outside school holidays From the 20/12/25 to the 29/03/26	Weekdays	Weekends
Outbound (Cauterets → Pont d’Espagne)	9.30am 2pm	9.15am 10.30am 11.30am 2pm
Return (Pont d’Espagne → Cauterets)	12:15 p.m 14:30 p.m 5:15 p.m	12:15 p.m 3:15 p.m 4:15 p.m 5:15 p.m

School holidays
Outbound (Cauterets → Pont d’Espagne)	9:15am – 10.30am 11.30am – 2pm
Return (Pont d’Espagne → Cauterets)	12:15 p.m – 3:15 p.m 4:15 p.m – 5:15 p.m

Timetables may vary depending on weather and traffic conditions.
Practical information: your skis or snowshoes can be transported on board at no extra charge.

Access and special conditions

Access to the Pont d’Espagne is via the D920, which may be closed from time to time for safety reasons (snow, maintenance).

In the event of closure, the shuttle adapts its timetable or suspends the service.

Other access options:

On foot along the Chemin des Cascades, a 1? hour walk from La Raillère to the Pont d’Espagne (only open in summer)
By car: from the village of Cauterets. Access to the Puntas car park (€8 charge at the entrance to the Pont d’Espagne site).