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Little Trains & Walks of the Pyrenees
Uncover the extraordinary natural beauty of the Pyrenees with a mixture of awe-inspiring rail journeys and leisurely walking trails. Staying in the charming town of Roses, we’ll ride the Roses Express and walk its beautiful coastal footpath before exploring the stunningly beautiful Núria Valley, only accessible by its own rack railway. Step aboard and enjoy a kaleidoscope of dramatic mountain scenery from the world-renowned Little Yellow Train, before taking the Little Red Train and following in the footsteps of those who, during the country’s civil war, joined the Exodus from Spain to France walking through the Pyrenees.
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- 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 6 evening meals
- Return Eurostar from London to Paris
- Return TGV from Paris to Perpignan
- Coach transfers for excursions
- Services of an experienced local walking guide and Tour Manager
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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.
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.
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The Roses Express is a charming little road train that starts its journey at the Citadel on the seafront. It climbs into the hills of the Cap de Creus National Park, affording truly spectacular views. We alight the train in Cala Montjoi, which is the start of our guided walk. Set against a backdrop of hillsides, we’ll take the narrow, natural footpath as it follows the contours of the land along the rocky shoreline. When we reach Falconera, the Roses Express will be waiting to take us back to Roses. Dinner is served in the hotel’s restaurant this evening.
*Moderate walk* Duration: approx. 2 hours; distance: approx 3 miles; terrain: narrow, sometimes steep cliff paths with some steps.
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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.
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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 and you’ll enjoy a tasting of some of the local produce. 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.
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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.
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Enjoy a final day at leisure to take in the Mediterranean atmosphere of Roses. This evening dinner is served at our hotel.
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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.
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Accommodation
You will stay for seven nights at the Hotel Prestige Victoria Elit, Roses.
Holidays by Rail
Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.
Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.
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