Passerelle des gorges du Lignon, Himalayan footbridge in Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon and Grazac, France
The footbridge spans 268 meters across the Lignon du Velay river, connecting two municipalities through a suspended steel structure.
The Passerelle des Gorges du Lignon opened on April 15, 2022, establishing a new connection between Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon and Grazac municipalities.
The bridge forms part of a network of trails that highlight the natural heritage of the Auvergne region and its geological formations.
Access requires a 30-minute walk from Grazac parking via RD105 or a 45-minute walk from Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon via RN88.
This structure stands as France's longest Himalayan-style footbridge, featuring a 7-meter observation deck overlooking the Lignon gorges.
Location: Saint-Maurice-de-Lignon
Location: Grazac
Inception: 2022
Official opening: April 15, 2022
Length: 268 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Villedemont, 43200 Grazac, France 43200 Grazac
Phone: +33471591076
Website: https://sucsetloire-tourisme.fr/decouvrir/les-gorges-du-lignon/passerelle-les-gorges-du-lignon
GPS coordinates: 45.18962,4.15827
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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