Chemin de fer du Vivarais, Heritage railway in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The railway line spans 28 kilometers through the Doux Valley, following a winding path along steep gorges and mountainous terrain.
The railway line, constructed between 1886 and 1890, initially connected communities in Ardèche and Haute-Loire departments before becoming a tourist attraction in 1969.
The railway maintains a collection of 27 historical vehicles, including Mallet steam locomotives, preserving French industrial engineering achievements.
Visitors can board trains at Saint-Jean-de-Muzols station, with regular services running between spring and autumn at speeds of 25 kilometers per hour.
The narrow-gauge track system navigates through remote sections of the Doux Gorges, providing access to landscapes unreachable by regular roads.
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Inception: 1969
Official opening: 1891
Website: http://trainardeche.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.06000,4.77620
Latest update: April 10, 2025 04:56
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