The bridges

Description

The bridge is surprising in all its dimensions, from its very pronounced curvature (200 metres, the shortest radius of curvature on any of the large French railway lines) to the modesty of a slender bridge perfectly hugging the shape of the mountain. Signposts will guide you all along this route. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks : From the car park of “Chamborigaud” walk to: - “Stade”, then to “Le Chambon” via : - “Landiol”, - “Chemin du Rigal”, - “Le Rigal”. At the signpost “Le Rigal”, walk to “Chamborigaud” via : - “Les Taillades”, - “Landiol”. Return to “Chamborigaud” via “Stade”. This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère, Pays des sources, Sommet des Cévennes, published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.

Difficulty

Official rating: moderate, by Parc national des Cévennes.

Before you go

• Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear sturdy shoes and put on a hat. Please close any gates and barriers behind you.

Getting there

Start: Chamborigaud, Chamborigaud (30).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Cévennes, Licence Ouverte 1.0, Licence Ouverte 1.0 (Etalab) (destination.cevennes-parcnational.fr/trek/84852-Les-viaducs). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 213 m, Parc national des Cévennes