# Núria Rack Railway, from Ribes de Freser up to the valley at 2,000 metres Rack railway · 40 min each way · All year · From €34 Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/ripoll/things-to-do/nuria-rack-railway · Revisado: 2026-11-11 Dónde: Ripoll From Ripoll, the most complete excursion in the Ripollès fits into a day and needs no car beyond Ribes de Freser. ## What it is and why it is worth it For more than ninety years the Núria Rack Railway has been the only way into the Vall de Núria, a mountain resort in the municipality of Queralbs, in the eastern Pyrenees. The train leaves from Ribes-Enllaç, stops at Ribes-Vila and Queralbs and ends at Núria, at 1,964 metres. Along the way the track climbs a thousand metres in 12.5 km, and at the end the valley opens up around the sanctuary. The good thing is that the ticket is not just the train. It includes one ride on the Coma del Clot cable car, entry to the Núria basilica, the exhibitions on the history of the rack railway and of snow, and the audiovisual show at the interpretation centre. On Saturdays and Sundays some trains stop with a guide at Fontalba, a viewpoint over the valley. ## Who it is for Almost everyone. Children under 4 travel free and children aged 4 to 13 have their own fare. The train does the hard work: at the top you can stay around the sanctuary and the exhibitions or head out on one of the hiking routes the resort offers. Dogs travel free, on a lead and muzzled; if you do not have a muzzle, you can buy one at the ticket office for €5. ## How to get there from Ripoll By car it is 14 km along the N-260 to Ribes de Freser, about 16 minutes. There is free parking for customers at the Ribes-Enllaç, Ribes-Vila and Queralbs stations. Ribes-Enllaç is also the interchange stop with the Rodalies R3 line, so you can also get there by train from Ripoll when the line is running normally. If you want to skip half of the rack railway journey, go up from Queralbs: the ticket is a little cheaper. ## When to go The rack railway runs all year. From spring to autumn is walking season; in winter Núria works as a ski and mountain resort. Before you go, check the timetable finder on the website: in low season there are days with fewer trains. ## How much it costs and what is included In 2026, the Ribes – Núria return costs €34 for adults aged 14 to 64, €22 for children aged 4 to 13 and €29 for over-65s. From Queralbs, €31, €20 and €25. Single from Ribes, €23.50 for an adult. The outward and return journeys must be on the same day. Large families and single-parent families get a 20% or 50% discount depending on their category. Buying online is compulsory to guarantee your place. ## Paso a paso ### Morning · Ribes-Enllaç Park for free at Ribes-Enllaç station, or get off the R3 train, and board the rack railway with your ticket already bought. ### 40 min · The climb Stops at Ribes-Vila and Queralbs, then on up to Núria, at 1,964 m. ### Midday · The valley The basilica, the exhibitions and the Coma del Clot cable car, all on the same ticket. ### Afternoon · The way back Last train down according to the day's timetable: check it when you arrive at the top. ## Qué llevar ### A coat, even in summer At 2,000 metres it is cool even when it is hot down below. ### Walking shoes If you plan to head out on a route from the sanctuary. - Sunglasses and sun cream - Food, if you do not want to eat in the valley ## Consejos ### Go up from Queralbs if you are short of time The Queralbs – Núria stretch is the most spectacular and the ticket is cheaper. ### Do the Fontalba – Núria crossing Mas el Mir, the eco-hotel in Ripoll, offers it in summer, for four people or more, with a 4x4 to Fontalba, at 2,000 m, and the descent on the rack railway included. ### Check the timetable when you arrive The return depends on the last train of the day, which changes with the season. ## Preguntas frecuentes ### How much does the Núria Rack Railway cost? In 2026, €34 return from Ribes for an adult, €22 for children aged 4 to 13 and free for under-4s. From Queralbs, €31. ### What does the ticket include? The train, one ride on the Coma del Clot cable car, the basilica, the exhibitions and the audio guide. ### How long is the journey? About 40 minutes from Ribes to Núria, for 12.5 km and a 1,000 m climb. ### Are dogs allowed? Yes, free, on a lead and muzzled. ### Does it run all year? Yes. In low season there are fewer trains: check the timetable finder. ### Do I have to buy the ticket in advance? Yes, the Turistren website requires online purchase to guarantee your place.