Little Trains & Walks of the Pyrenees
Little Trains & Walks of the Pyrenees
Little Trains & Walks of the Pyrenees
8 Days
Visiting: Free Time, Roses Express, Cap de Creus National Park & Punta Falconera, The Yellow Train of the Pyrenees, Núria Valley Railway & the Sanctuary of Núria Walk, The Red Train of the Pyrenees & the Refugee’s Trail
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Tour Overview
Enjoy memorable rides on brightly coloured trains and walk scenic trails through the beautiful, lesser-trodden corners of the Pyrenees.
Itinerary
Day 1
We journey aboard Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris and continue by rail to Perpignan, where we are transferred by coach to our hotel near Roses on the Costa Brava; our base for the next seven nights.
Day 2 Free Time
Location: Free Time
Enjoy a day at leisure to wander the uneven streets in the old town of Roses, relax in our hotel, or perhaps take a walk on the wide, sandy beach nearby. Both lunch and dinner are included in the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 3 Roses Express, Cap De Creus National Park & Punta Falconera
Location: Roses Express, Cap de Creus National Park & Punta Falconera
The Roses Express is a charming little road train that starts its journey at the departure point in Santa Margarida. It climbs into the hills of the Cap de Creus National Park to Cala Montjoi, affording truly spectacular views. We continue our journey on the train to Punta Falconera, where we alight and then begin our walk along the beautiful coastline back to our hotel. We then have the afternoon at leisure with dinner included at the hotel this evening.
*Moderate walk* Duration: approx. 3 hours; distance: approx 5 miles; terrain: narrow, sometimes steep cliff paths with some steps.
Day 4 The Yellow Train Of The Pyrenees
Location: The Yellow Train of the Pyrenees
Today’s excursion takes us by coach to neighbouring France and the historic walled town of Villefranche. Here, we’ll step aboard the Little Yellow Train of the Pyrenees, considered one of the world’s great railway journeys. Opened in 1909, this metre-gauge electric railway is a remarkable feat of civil engineering. Enjoy spectacular views of the rocky mountainous scenery as the train winds upwards, passing through dozens of short tunnels and over bridges and small viaducts. We alight in Mont Louis and return to Roses by coach, enjoying dinner at our hotel.
Day 5 Núria Valley Railway & The Sanctuary Of Núria Walk
Location: Núria Valley Railway & the Sanctuary of Núria Walk
We travel by coach to Spain’s Núria Valley, where we join the Rack Railway; it is the only means of transport into this breathtaking valley. With alpine meadows surrounded by stunning mountain peaks soaring to over three thousand metres, you’re guaranteed to be left in awe. Sit back and watch the spellbinding scenery unfold as the rack railway climbs more than 1,000 metres in just twelve and a half kilometres to Vall de Núria station. Our local guide will tell you more about this remote region. We’ll embark on a leisurely walk, taking in the rich, diverse flora and fauna. Our guide will tell us a little on the history of the Sanctuary of Núria, before continuing our walk around the lake.
*Easy walk* Duration: approx. 2.5 hours; distance: approx. 1.5 miles; terrain: natural paths, some steps and hills.
Day 6 The Red Train Of The Pyrenees & The Refugee’S Trail
Location: The Red Train of the Pyrenees & the Refugee’s Trail
Today, we travel by coach to step aboard the Train du pays Cathere et du Fenouillèdes. Enjoy a journey on the 100-year-old railway line, which runs between the French village of Rivesaltes and the pretty town of Axat. Soak up the the stunning landscape as the train, affectionately called the ‘Little Red Train’, takes us through beautiful scenery until we’re high in the Aude Valley. Enjoy time at leisure before this afternoon’s guided walk. From Coll de Lli we walk the Refugee’s Trail, which follows one of the paths of exile taken by hundreds of thousands of people who, along with leaders of Catalonia’s government, headed for the safety of the French border when Barcelona fell to Franco’s troops. We return by coach to Roses for dinner at our hotel.
*Easy walk* Duration: approx. 2 hours; distance: approx 1.2 miles; terrain: natural paths, some steps and hills.
Day 7 Free Time
Location: Free Time
Enjoy a final day at leisure to take in the Mediterranean atmosphere of Roses. This evening dinner is served at our hotel.
Day 8
We leave the Spanish coast behind and retrace our route to Paris, where we take the Eurostar for the return to London St. Pancras International.
Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the Hotel Prestige Victoria Elit, Roses.
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
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