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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 near the charming town of Roses, we’ll explore 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, 1 lunch & 2 packed lunches
Wine and water with evening meals
Return Eurostar from London to Paris
Return TGV from Paris to Perpignan
Coach for station transfers and excursions
Services of an experienced local walking guide and Tour Manager

8 days from £1,699^pp

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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 streets in the old town of Roses, relax in our hotel, or perhaps take a walk on the wide, sandy beach nearby. You can also take a ride on the Roses Express (at extra cost). This is a delightful little road train which is pulled by an ornate tractor and climbs into the hills above Roses. Both lunch and dinner are included in the hotel’s restaurant today.

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Today, we spend the day in France and the French Pyrenees on our included excursion. We travel by coach to Villefranche and enjoy a guided walking tour of this historical walled stone town which dates back to the 13th century. There’s free time for lunch at leisure and for those that want to, there’s the opportunity to do another walk up inside the 12th century town walls which were fortified by Vauban, France’s great military engineer. This afternoon, we join the Yellow Train for an unforgettable journey through the Pyrenees. Sit back and relax as the line winds its way up the Tet Valley, through forests and tunnels and across ravines and viaducts, including the Pont Gisclard suspension bridge and the Séjourné viaduct with its dramatic double-decker arches. We alight from the train at the small village of Mont Louis and return to our hotel by coach.

*Town Walk - Easy walk* Duration: approx. 40 minutes; distance approx. 1 mile; terrain: cobbled streets.

*Walk inside the town walls - Moderate walk* Duration: approx. 1 hour; distance approx. 2.2 miles; terrain: many steps.

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The Yellow Train of the Pyrenees Guided Walk Villefranche de Conflent

Today we travel by coach to the charming town of Besalú – a medieval gem in the heart of Catalonia. The town boasts a rich history and culture, as well as stunning natural surroundings. We embark on a walking tour with our local guide where we’ll see the impressive 12th-century fortified bridge that spans the River Fluvia. We’ll also explore the narrow cobblestone streets that lead to the old Jewish quarter. Look out for the mikvé, a ritual bathhouse that dates back to the 12th century, and the remains of the synagogue. You’ll have free time to explore and have lunch at leisure before we head off on another walk into the nearby Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa Nature Reserve. We’ll follow paths of sloping gradients where you’ll discover volcanic cones, lava flows and lush forests. We’ll also view the inside crater of a defunct volcano. We return by coach to our hotel and enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

*Besalú town walk - easy walk* Duration: approx. 1 hour; distance: approx. 2 miles; terrain: cobbled streets, slight uphill and downhill gradients of less than 40 metres.

*Volcano walk - moderate walk* Duration: approx. 1.5 hours; distance: approx. 3 miles; terrain: paths of volcanic ash and earth tracks under foot and slight sloping gradients up to 30 metres.

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Besalu

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. Here, we take the Cable Car and alight to begin our walk down the beautiful valley. We’ll take in the rich and diverse flora and fauna and our local walking guide will tell us more about this remote region. Later, we’ll walk around the lake to the Sanctuary of Núria.

*Nuria Valley walk - Moderate walk* Duration: approx. 40 minutes; distance: approx. 1 mile; terrain: downhill descent with 40 metre gradients.

*Lake walk - Moderate walk* Duration: approx. 1 hour 20 minutes; distance: approx. 1.5 miles; terrain: 70 metre climb up, stone steps. There is the option to shorten this walk and your local guide will provide you with more details.

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Guided Walk Núria Valley Railway

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.

*Moderate walk* Duration: approx. 1.5 hours; distance: approx 2.5 miles; terrain: natural paths, steep climb uphill, rocky underfoot.

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Guided Walk The Red Train

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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What walking equipment will I need?

All of our walks are of an easy-moderate nature and therefore we recommend that you have a reasonable level of fitness. It is also important to ensure you bring the right equipment with you, and for our walking tours we would recommend: a pair of good quality walking boots, weather appropriate clothing with layers, comfortable rucksack, water bottle, and walking poles (not essential but can aid climbs and descents).

Accommodation

You will stay for seven nights at the Hotel Prestige Victoria Elit, Roses.

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Hotel Prestige Victoria Elit

The 3-star Hotel Prestige Victoria Elit overlooks Santa Margarita Beach and is two kilometres from the centre of Roses.

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When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays makes it easy with a selection of travel options to choose from.

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.