Discover the Pyrenees-Orientales on board the legendary little yellow train

Instead of taking the car to reach the Cerdagne high plateaux, why not take the train and book a ticket for the "Canari"? The "Canari", as it's known to the locals, is none other than the yellow train that has been running through the Catalan Pyrenees since 1910 - more than 100 years ago. It is the highest metre-gauge railway in Europe!

Between Villefranche-de-Conflent and Latour-de-Carol, the "Canari" follows a route with a difference in altitude of over a thousand metres. The views are all the sweeter for it! You can take in the spectacular scenery as it unfolds before your eyes at perfect speed, and indulge in a little contemplation and daydreaming. Weather permitting, the best way to take full advantage is to climb into one of the open-air carriages for a 360° view.

With a 63 km route, the little yellow train serves 21 stations between Villefranche-de-Conflent and Latour-de-Carol. Perfect for planning a stopover in one of the many small Catalan villages.

👉 Villefranche-de-Conflent

Villefranche-de-Conflent is a typical stone fortified town, where getting lost in the rocky streets is a real pleasure. The town has been awarded the Plus Beaux Villages de France label and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And that's not all!

👉 Fontpédrouse

A few kilometres further up, Fontpédrouse will amaze visitors with its granite houses and lauze roofs. Once there, it would be a shame to miss out on a moment of pure relaxation at the Saint Thomas baths, a complex with several pools, as well as a sauna, hammam and vaporarium.

👉 Font Romeu/ Odeillo

A must for winter sports fans, Font Romeu/ Odeillo is a magnificent ski resort in the heart of the Pyrenees, offering easy access to the ski slopes in winter and a host of outdoor activities in summer. It's impossible not to fall under its spell.