Day 1

Travel by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then continue by TGV towards the Conflent region, south of Perpignan. Depending on the available train connections, the route may run via Paris, Lyon, Nîmes or Perpignan. You then continue at a more leisurely pace by regional train to Prades.
Stay at a bed and breakfast in Prades, for example Maison de Prades.

Day 2

Free day in Prades. Visit nearby Villefranche-de-Conflent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the market in Prades (Tuesday/Saturday), or one of the beautifully situated abbeys in the area.

Day 3

Take the Train Jaune up to Latour-de-Carol (1,281 m). This train, nicknamed the Canary, is painted in the colours of the Catalan flag: yellow with a red stripe. In summer, open carriages are available, allowing you to enjoy the scenery even more. The train winds its way through narrow valleys into the high Pyrenees. At Latour-de-Carol, change to a Spanish train for the descent on the southern side of the mountains to Ribes de Freser. The station is around a 15-minute walk from the village. Overnight stay at, for example, Hotel Els Caçadors***. From the hotel's rooftop terrace, you can enjoy views over the Núria Valley.
Please note: the Train Jaune often does not operate in spring and autumn due to maintenance work. In 2026, it will not run from 9 March to 10 April; October dates are expected to follow later.

Day 4

Free morning in Ribes de Freser. For example, take the rack railway 1,000 metres up to the mountain sanctuary of Núria. In the afternoon, travel by Rodalies train to Vic (approximately 1 hour). Hotel Estació del Nord*** is located in the station building (no train services operate during the night).

Day 5

Depart early by Rodalies train to Barcelona. Change to the direct TGV to Paris, transfer by Metro to Gare du Nord and continue by Eurostar to London St Pancras.

6-day rail tour

Compared with the 5-day rail tour, this itinerary includes:

• 1 additional night in Paris on the outward journey, to break up the train journey

7-day rail tour

Compared with the 5-day rail tour, this itinerary includes:

• 2 additional nights in Barcelona