Viaduc de la Crueize

The Crueize Viaduct is a stone railway bridge crossing a valley in the Lozère region with six arches built from quarried stone and rubble masonry. The structure spans approximately 219 meters and rises about 63 meters above the landscape below.

Construction of the viaduct began in the 1880s under engineer Léon Boyer to enable the railway line through the challenging mountain terrain of Lozère. The structure was completed in the mid-1880s and became part of the region's transportation network.

The structure represents a major achievement in French railway engineering, connecting the Béziers to Neussargues line through the challenging terrain of Lozère.

The viaduct sits in remote mountain landscape and is best viewed from roads crossing the valley below. Access is limited since it remains an active railway bridge, though visitors can observe it from designated viewpoints along nearby routes.

The structure displays a distinctive pink hue across its stone surfaces created by the natural composition of locally quarried materials. This coloring makes the viaduct notably recognizable when traveling through the landscape.

Location: Saint-Léger-de-Peyre

Official opening: May 3, 1887

Elevation above the sea: 905 m

Height: 63.3 m

Length: 218.8 m

Longest Span: 25 m

Width: 10 m

Made from material: dimension stone, rubble masonry

GPS coordinates: 44.61981,3.28450

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01