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Anse Tourist Railway

Leisure, Tourist transport, Tourist trains in Anse

  • Take a 30-minute ride in the midst of nature aboard a train wich is unique in France, an exact replica of SNCF vehicles. A 6 km round trip from Anse-Pont to le plan d'eau du Colombier. Departures every hour.

  • Circulation subject to good weather conditions (rain, hail, strong wind: no operation).

    This tourist railway was designed and built in 1968 by the members of the "Association de la Voie 38" (now the Chemin de Fer Touristique d'Anse).
    Embark for a 30-minute ride through the countryside aboard a train wich is unique in France, an exact replica of SNCF vehicles with 38 cm track gauge. The 6 km round trip will take you from the Anse-pont station (avenue Jean Vacher) to the Colombier lake...
    Circulation subject to good weather conditions (rain, hail, strong wind: no operation).

    This tourist railway was designed and built in 1968 by the members of the "Association de la Voie 38" (now the Chemin de Fer Touristique d'Anse).
    Embark for a 30-minute ride through the countryside aboard a train wich is unique in France, an exact replica of SNCF vehicles with 38 cm track gauge. The 6 km round trip will take you from the Anse-pont station (avenue Jean Vacher) to the Colombier lake leisure centre, via the Portes du Beaujolais campsite.

    Pushchairs are allowed.

    Stop on request at the campsite stop.

    Traffic subject to good weather conditions.

    Picnic facilities available at the lake.

    Special events 2025 (meet at the depot, 560, route de Saint-Bernard)

    - EGG HUNT, April the 19
    - TRAIN FESTIVAL, June the 8
    - HERITAGE DAY, September the 20
    - HALLOWEEN, October the 25
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 60  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Activities
    • Activity
  • Equipment
    • Private parking
    • Car park
    • Picnic area
    • Toilets
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Coach access
Rates
Payment methods
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Credit transfer
  • From March 29, 2025 to October 26, 2025
  • Adult
    6 €
  • Child
    4 €
    • Tarifs are per return journey.

    Credit cards are not accepted.

    Group bookings must be made with the Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 74 07 27 40; groupes@beaujolais-tourisme.com
Openings
  • From March 29, 2025
    until June 30, 2025
  • From July 1, 2025
    until August 31, 2025
  • From September 1, 2025
    until October 26, 2025
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Open exceptionally on Thursday 24/04 and 01/05. Open on bank holidays. Departure from Anse Pont: 2 pm-3 pm-4 pm-5 pm Departure from Anse Plage: 2.30 pm-3.30 pm-4.30 pm-5.30 pm
  • Tuesday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Open on bank holidays. Departure from Anse Pont: 2 pm-3 pm-4 pm-5 pm Departure from Anse Plage: 2.30 pm-3.30 pm-4.30 pm-5.30 pm
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Open on bank holidays. Departure from Anse Pont: 2 pm-3 pm-4 pm-5 pm Departure from Anse Plage: 2.30 pm-3.30 pm-4.30 pm-5.30 pm