Chassagny Viaduct

The Chassagny Viaduct extends 97.54 meters across the landscape, standing 22.24 meters high with multiple stone arches supporting the railway tracks above.

The viaduct, constructed between 1902 and 1905, began operations on May 11, 1908, as part of the Bort-les-Orgues to Neussargues railway line.

The structure represents a period of railway expansion that transformed rural communities, enabling the transport of 10,000 cattle each summer until the 1980s.

The viaduct continues to serve as part of the Gentiane Express tourist train route, connecting the towns of Riom-ès-Montagnes and Lugarde.

Located at an altitude of 836 meters, the curved masonry design incorporates six arches that follow the natural contours of the mountainous terrain.

Location: Saint-Amandin

Height: 22.24 m

Length: 97.54 m

GPS coordinates: 45.30869,2.70033

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48