Viaduc de Chanteloube, Railway bridge in Chorges, France
Description
The Viaduc de Chanteloube is a 300-meter railway bridge made of stone blocks that spans a valley in the French Alps. The structure continues to carry trains regularly as part of the active regional rail network.
History
The bridge was built in the late 1800s to extend the railway line through the Provence-Alpes region and link isolated valleys. Its completion marked an important step in developing France's rail network in this mountain territory.
Culture
The viaduct was built to bring reliable rail connections to isolated mountain communities and remains a symbol of how transportation shaped the region's development. You can sense its ongoing importance when watching trains pass through this landscape.
Practical
The bridge can be seen from several viewpoints on nearby hiking trails that run through the valley area. The most impressive views come from below, where you can see the full height and arch structure against the landscape.
Did you know?
The structure was designed by Paul Séjourné, an engineer famous for creating innovative stone bridge techniques in the French Alps. His method of precisely stacking massive stone blocks became a model for railway bridge construction in challenging mountain terrain.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Chorges).
Lac de Serre-Ponçon
3.5 km
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis
3.5 km
Îlot Saint-Michel
2.4 km
Savines Bridge
7.5 km
Barrage de Serre-Ponçon
5.1 km
Parc Animalier de Serre-Ponçon
4.6 km
Mont Colombis
7.1 km
Villard dolmen
6.2 km
Apiland
7.5 km
Église Saint-Victor de Chorges
4.5 km
Fontaine de Chorges
4.6 km
Les Demoiselles Coiffées
3.5 km
Plage des Tremouilles
578 m
Bench
4.9 km
Monument départemental des Hautes-Alpes FNACA des Hautes-Alpes
2.4 km
Église Saint-Pélade de Montgardin
7 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Prunières
4.1 km
Église Saint-Apollinaire de Saint-Apollinaire
6.7 km
Église Saint-Jérôme de Pontis
4.1 km
Église de Prunières
4 km
Église Saint-Claude de l'Adroit de Pontis
5.1 km
Chapelle des Chaussins
4.1 km
Église Notre-Dame de la Colle du Sauze-du-Lac
3.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel
2.5 km
Église de l'Assomption de Rousset
6 km
Torrent du Barnafret
7.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin des Chappas
4.5 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes