Archives des millau - Destinations Gravel https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/tag/millau-en/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:15:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.destinations-gravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/android-chrome-512x512-1.png Archives des millau - Destinations Gravel https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/tag/millau-en/ 32 32 Ride under the tallest bridge in the world: 24km +440m https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/2023/06/13/ride-under-the-highest-bridge-in-the-world-24km-440m/ https://www.destinations-gravel.com/en/2023/06/13/ride-under-the-highest-bridge-in-the-world-24km-440m/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:33:12 +0000 https://work.gravelkim.com/?p=2217 Did you know that the Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in the world? In fact, it even surpasses the Eiffel Tower by 19 meters! To admire this wonder from the ground, you can follow the route of the Millau Viaduct Greenway.

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Start/Finish

Millau

Distance

24km

Elevation gain

440m

Time

1h30 2h00

Best seasons

spring & summer

Difficulty

2/5*

Physical & technical

Did you know that the Millau Viaduc is the tallest bridge in the world? In fact, it surpasses the Eiffel Tower by 19 meters! To appreciate this marvel from the ground, you can take the route of the Millau Viaduc greenway.

To reach the Millau Viaduc greenway, you briefly follow a small section of road from the parking lot. You’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Millau Viaduc. Following a combination of wide gravel tracks and narrow trails, you’ll meander along the banks of the Tarn River until you catch a glimpse of the charming village of Peyre across from you.

A few kilometers further, the paths become slightly steeper, with an ascent on gravel. After this climb, you’ll descend until you reach a junction with a country road. Turn right to take a short descent, then climb for a few kilometers to reach Craissac. When you arrive in the village, I advise you to be cautious of Lana, a shepherd dog who is very attracted to wheels and tires! However, don’t worry, she doesn’t bite, she just wants to play, even with bicycles. She may also approach car wheels. If you encounter Lana, I recommend you to stop, as her owners are never too far away and they will call her back so that you can continue your journey safely.

After this stage, the route becomes very diverse. You will travel on country roads, gravel tracks, single tracks, and even a small grassy path to reach the hamlet of Luzençon. Luzençon is a charming village perched on a hill, offering breathtaking views of the Tarn Valley and the city of Millau. When you arrive in the village, you may need to get off your bike if you take the pedestrian path as there is a slight uphill.

Once at the top, you can admire the panoramic view from the elevated platform. Take some time to rest and enjoy the scenery before retracing your steps, this time using the road for the descent.

Next, you head towards St-Georges-de-Luzençon. If you feel like a snack, I recommend making a stop at the Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Le Fournil des 3 Moulins. You can even taste a specialty from Aveyron called “Flaune,” a dessert made with ewe’s milk curd! Originating from Millau, this recipe is a regional and seasonal dessert, traditionally prepared in spring and summer when the curd is obtained during the sheep’s milk production period. Enjoy!

Afterward, you’ll take some paths to reach the Millau Viaduc greenway and return to the parking lot.

This route is relatively short, but it allows you to discover the surrounding landscape of Millau. It is also accessible for all skill levels.

Millau 24km
Map & GPX

tested

Download GPX 24km

Parking

free parking

Near Millau
Best Addresses

(*tested)

RESTAURANTS

Millau

Restaurant au Jeu de Paume

Grilled meats, seafood cooked on a griddle, and a wine bar

Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon

Homemade cuisine, on the terrace

cuisine maison, en terrasse

Comprégnac

L'Estival

Local specialties, homemade products, view of the Millau Viaduct - open from late May to mid-September

Millau

La Brasserie du Larzac

Craft beers

Saint-Georges-de-Luzençon

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Le Fournil des 3 Moulins*

ACCOMODATIONS

Millau

Hôtel Château de Creissels

Hotel

Millau

Couvent de la Salette & Spa

Hôtel

Millau

Domaine des Ondes

Bed and breakfast

Saint-Beauzély

Les Caselles

Bed and breakfast

Mostuéjouls

Hôtel de la Muse

Hôtel

ACTIVITIES

Saint-Rome-de-Tarn

Cascade des Baumes

Take a stroll to the Cascade des Baumes in Saint-Rome-de-Tarn

Peyre, la Couvertoirade, Saint-Eulalie-de-Cernon

Visit the "Plus Beaux Villages de France" (Most Beautiful Villages of France)

Take a leisurely stroll through villages designated as "Plus Beaux Villages de France" such as Peyre or La Couvertoirade. The village of Saint-Eulalie de Cernon is also very charming

Roquefort-sur-Soulzon 

Cave Roquefort Papillon

Visit the Roquefort Papillon Caves during a free guided tour in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon

Millau

5 hiking trails from Millau to les Gorges du Tarn

Discover the 5 hiking trails from Millau to the Gorges du Tarn

Grands Causses Espace Trail

Découvrez le département en Trail

Discover marked trail routes. "Grands Causses Espace Trail" offers 35 circuits for all levels, covering 750 km of approved trail

SPECIALTY DISHES

  • L'Aligot

  • Le Roquefort

  • Les Tripoux

  • La Soupe au Fromage

  • Les Farçous
  • L'Estofinado

SPECIALTY DESSERTS

  • Le Gâteau à la Broche

  • La Fouace

  • La Flaune

  • Les Échaudés

Tourisme Aveyron

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