Ligne de Cerdagne, Mountain railway in Pyrénées-Orientales, France
The Ligne de Cerdagne spans 63 kilometers through mountainous terrain, connecting Villefranche-Vernet-les-Bains to Latour-de-Carol at an average speed of 30 kilometers per hour.
Built in 1910, this single-track railway established essential transportation links between remote communities in the French Catalan Pyrenees during the early twentieth century.
The yellow-painted carriages of this mountain train represent a symbol of French-Catalan identity, connecting numerous traditional villages across the Pyrénées-Orientales department.
The railway operates from June 1st to December 14th, with tickets available at stations or through online booking systems for both tourist excursions and local transport.
This railway reaches Bolquère station at 1,593 meters above sea level, making it the highest railway station in France with regular passenger service.
Location: Pyrénées-Orientales
Official opening: 1910
Operator: SNCF Réseau
Address: 66210 Saint-Pierre-dels-Forcats, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: http://letrainjaune.fr
GPS coordinates: 42.50389,2.12778
Latest update: August 25, 2025 21:20
The Eastern Pyrenees region of France features mountains, coastal areas, and historical sites. The territory extends from Pyrenean peaks to Mediterranean beaches, containing medieval fortresses, historic railways, deep gorges, thermal springs, and nature reserves. Notable elements include the 2,784-meter Canigou peak, the Yellow Train railway, coastal fortifications, and protected marine areas. The region presents archaeological sites, mineral formations, mountain lakes, and religious buildings from various periods.
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