The Highest train in Europe - Southwest France

The Petit train d'Artouste is a narrow gauge tourist railway situated in the French Pyrenees close to the Spanish border, some 55 km (34.2 mi) south of the town of Pau. 

The line runs high above the headwaters of the Gave d'Ossau, and provides access to the Lac d'Artouste, a semi-artificial lake in the mountains at an altitude of over 6,562 ft 

 The train runs from late May to late September. In July and August it runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and until 3:00pm at other times. Advance booking is advisable. 

To reach the train you take a 10 minute cable car ride from the Lac de Fabrèges. The train ride takes about 50 minutes and it’s then a short walk to the Lac d’Artouste. 

 Please be aware that in peak season you are only able to stay at the top for about 1 ½ hours.