Spectacular views of the Pyrenees in Languedoc-Roussillon are on offer from the Train Jaune de la Cerdagne which runs from Villefrance-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol (66 Pyrénées Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon see map) - from west of Perpignan right up to the peaks. This is not just for train-spotters - when you are in the middle of dramatic scenery few things can beat the train - not having to concentrate on the road, and often the track takes you through areas and offers vistas which are all but impossible from the road.The full trip takes about 3 hours, plus a connection from Perpignan - Anthony Lambert in the Independent has written a good article about this journey.
For more info on the Train Jaune see www.trainstouristiques-ter.com
The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees - 5th Edition
Walks and Climbs in the Pyrenees (Cicerone Mountain Walking)
