Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

G rand T our – T he T ranspyrenean

DAY 1 Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Brive and our hotel for two nights, the Grand Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together. (D) DAY 2 After breakfast this morning, we head south towards the Dordogne to visit the unique collection of railway objects at the Chemin de Fer du Haut-Quercy railway museum before joining the ‘Truffadou’ Train . Carved into the cliffs above the River Dordogne, trains were used to transport truffles, hence the name ‘Truffadou’, and we enjoy a one-hour return ride behind steam. (B,D) DAY 3 Today, our rail adventure heads south to Toulouse, changing for the Transpyrenean Line . We leave the train at Foix , a charming town overlooked by a majestic château, and after a little free time, we transfer by coach to the Cartier Hotel in Quillan for our three night stay. We indulge in a wine-tasting and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 4 Today, we journey by road to visit the captivating towns of Mirepoix and Montségur which can only be described as a ‘best kept secret’. Explore the Place des Couverts, the central square of Mirepoix flanked by half-timbered medieval houses, visit the stunning cathedral, view the castle at Montségur with its fascinating history, and explore the village and local museum. We return to Quillan and enjoy some free time before reconvening in time for our evening meal together. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHTS ★ Steam through the Dordogne on the ‘Truffadou’ Truffle Train ★ Visit the charming towns of Foix, Mirepoix, and Montségur ★ Indulge in a wine-tasting in Quillan ★ Journey past amazing Cathar Castles on the Train Rouge (Red Train) ★ Discover the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne on a guided tour ★ Cruise along the famous Canal du Midi ★ Experience a cross-border rail adventure to Spanish Catalonia ★ Enjoy a fascinating rail experience aboard the Tren del Ciment ★ Ride the thrilling Vall de Núria Rack Railway (Blue Train) ★ Journey through magnificent mountain scenery on the Train Jaune (Yellow Train) ★ Visit the romantic village of Collioure ★ Relax in the beautiful resort of Argelès-sur-Mer Also included in your Tour Fare: ★ 14 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 12 evening meals ★ Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

Journey through the heart of the Pyrenees on this grand tour including the Red Train, Yellow Train, and Blue Train. Discover medieval cities, charming towns, and romantic villages, travel along the stunning Vermillion coast, cruise the remarkable Canal du Midi, and indulge in a wine-tasting.Add the ‘Truffle Train’ through the Dordogne and the Tren del Ciment for an adventure not to be missed!

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Château de Puilaurens

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DAY 5 After breakfast today, we travel to Axat for a remarkable journey on the Train Rouge through varied landscapes and over magnificent viaducts to St Paul de Fenouillet. A particular highlight of this scenic journey is the sight of the Château de Puilaurens, perched on a cliff high above the valley. Afterwards, we return to Quillan and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 6 Today, our destination is Carcassonne , where we enjoy a guided tour of the city walls before we have some free time to explore one of the world’s most incredible medieval fortified cities and walk the quaint alleys of this UNESCO World Heritage protected city. This afternoon, we transfer to the Hotel Aragon for our two-night stay and the evening is at leisure to explore our new surroundings. (B)

DAY 7 After a leisurely breakfast and morning, we will reconvene in the afternoon for a trip along the famous waterway, Canal du Midi , one of the oldest canals still in operation in Europe. We will enjoy stunning flora and fauna vistas and impressive engineering structures before returning to Carcassonne for an evening at Today, we journey to Latour-de-Carol-Enveitg, winding through remote terrain of rugged beauty to reach one of the great border stations and the terminus of three lines.We continue into Spain by local train to Ribes de Freser and, on arrival, we transfer to our hotel for the next three nights, the Catalunya Park Hotel, where we check in and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) leisure. (B) DAY 8

Collioure

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