Can you cycle across millau viaduct

The gorges to the east of the bridge has great hiking and rafting. I recall seeing a programme about somebody who did jump off it after it was finished but before it opened. He had everything planned precisely to avoid the security. Not to be snarky, but what are the criteria for being too high for walking? Safety of those that might do themselves harm… Just think of the paperwork for the poor bridge workers. If you are just looking to walk across the highest road roadbed, try the Royal Gorge Bridge that includes a walkway.

Take the public path of Bastard towards the filtration station. A break is possible under the Viaduct of Millau. Submersible passage! Take the public highway, then turn left to Linas, cross the Cernon river on the left bank by a path.

In the development section,turn right, cross the bridge and after the bridge on the right , go along the Cernon river, on the left bank by a path. This connection alternates roads, paths and rocky paths.

Crossing the viaduct itself takes less than two minutes. If you want to learn more about the viaduct, allow one and a half hours to visit the exhibition areas the guided tour takes 45 minutes. Don't forget to leave some time to get to the places with the best views. In total, half a day would be a reasonable time frame to get a comprehensive overview of the Viaduct. The viaduct is visible from many places in the Millau area.

Seven observation points have been selected. You can find out how to get to them on this page. Yes, architectural lighting has been installed on the structure. It comes on automatically below Lux, lighting up the splits in the piers and pylons. No, the race is held every two years in May. During the event, the viaduct is closed to traffic for four hours to allow 15, athletes to run between heaven and earth.

Race website. The toll varies depending on the type of vehicle, the time of year and any subscriptions you may have. You can find all the details on the Prices page. All payment methods are accepted, including E-toll pass tags. Only Maestro and Electron cards are not accepted. Its a spectacular piece of engineering. Amazing experience. Flipping high up though.

Thanks for the info folks. Piece of piss! Just as I was plucking up courage to order a Surly Cross Check to house that Alfine hubbed 29er wheel I never seem to use. Nice pic. Will fit the twistgrip shifter to one of these:. As you said better to Give the GR a miss as the are designed for walkers and can be quite hard core on a bike especially around Millau as you will be in the valley and have to climb out. There is easily ft difference between the valley and the surrounding hills.

Best to avoid big roads. Note that the old railway track might just be gravvel so not that road race bike friendly. I live at about 40k from Millau but it tend to go for hard offroad stuff so I will more likely be on the GR. The gearing is far more road biased. OP why not take a spare front ring then?

With a smaller ring you could put that on for the climbing days when you are getting out of the valley back onto the plateau which is abvoe ft. That sounds like a bit of a faff to me.