Pont des Tuves, Historic stone bridge trail in Montauroux, France
The Pont des Tuves is a stone bridge with a single arch spanning 20 meters across the Siagne River, featuring a paved pathway of 1.7 meters width and connecting the Var and Alpes-Maritimes departments through forested terrain.
This bridge was reconstructed in 1802 on the remains of an ancient Roman crossing that served as a commercial route for caravans transporting wheat, oil, and flour to Fréjus during the Roman era.
The structure represents traditional Genoese stone architecture and has served for centuries as the primary passage between Montauroux and Saint-Cézaire, playing an important role in regional exchanges and local community connections.
The trail starts at the Stade du Défens parking area, covers approximately 4 kilometers round trip with 320 meters of elevation change, and takes about two and a half hours to complete on well-marked paths.
The bridge derives its name from the surrounding tufa rock formations created by calcium deposits from springs along the river's left bank, giving the water its distinctive turquoise color.
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