
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.
This hike is accessible by public transport. TER Génolhac – Chamborigaud every day www.thetrainline.com/fr/horaires-train/genolhac-a-chamborigaud To consult the updated schedules and plan your trip, use the route calculator below by entering the arrival stop: Chamborigaud (Station)
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.
Mairie (town hall)
From Génolhac, take the D906 to Pont de Rastel, then to Chamborigaud
Chamborigaud
Chamborigaud