Railtrai E-Brochure Annual 2025

Canal du Midi

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DAY 9 After breakfast, we transfer to the charming village of La Pobla de Lillet where we enjoy a fascinating rail experience aboard the Tren del Ciment through forests and landscapes to the former Asland cement factory, which now houses a museum. On return to La Pobla de Lillet, we have some free time for lunch before making our way to Ripoll and enjoying time at leisure to explore this historic town and visit the beautiful Monastery de Santa Maria. Afterwards, we will return to the hotel in time for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 10 This morning, we board the fantastic Vall de Núria Rack Railway for a journey through Núria’s Valley with breathtaking views and climbing more than 1,000m over 12.5km. After our thrilling ride, the rest of the day is at leisure before we reconvene for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 11 After breakfast this morning, we leave Ribes de Freser and travel by road to Latour-de-Carol for a scenic journey on the Train Jaune through magnificent mountain scenery to Mont Louis . On arrival, we transfer to Le Clos Cerdan for our overnight stay and enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 12 Today, our Train Jaune experience continues as we climb to Bolquère-Eyne , the highest station in France, and cross the Pont Gisclard suspension bridge on our descent to Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains. Here, our coach awaits to transfer us to Argelès-sur-Mer and the Hotel du Lido for our three-night stay where we enjoy our evening meal together. (B,D)

Train Jaune

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DAY 13 This morning, we join the local coastal railway heading south along the stunning Vermillion Coast interspersed with rocky coves, delightful beaches, and charming fishing villages. We stop at the romantic village of Collioure and enjoy time to explore its beautiful bay, lighthouse, and fort before returning to our hotel in time for our evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 14 Today, we enjoy a day at leisure to relax in Argelès-sur Mer, explore the region further or make use of the hotel’s private beach before we reconvene for our final evening meal together. (B,D) DAY 15 We bid farewell to Argelès-sur-Mer and to France, returning by rail to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras. (B)

DEPARTS Saturday 13 September 2025

FARES From London St Pancras International: Standard Class rail travel to/from France, including Standard Eurostar Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return ACTIVITY LEVEL

£3449 £200

First Class rail travel to/from France, including Standard Premier Eurostar Join at Brive & Leave at Argelès-sur-Mer Single Traveller Supplement 14 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 12 evening meals Eurostar and rail travel to and from France in the class of your choice £3749 £3079 £600

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

HOTELS • Grand Hotel, Brive • Hotel Cartier, Quillan • Hotel Aragon, Carcassonne • Catalunya Park, Ribes de Freser • Le Clos Cerdan, Mont Louis • Hotel du Lido,Argelès-sur-Mer For further details of The Transpyrenean Grand Tour hotels, please visit our website www.railtrail.co.uk

Mirepoix

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