Sur les Rails du Larzac An unusual experience accessible to all in the Aveyron countryside

The Larzac Railbike, an extraordinary experience accessible to all

What a pleasure to admire the beauty of the Aveyron landscapes without any particular effort! Departing from Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon station, the Vélorail du Larzac invites you to experience an unforgettable moment with family or friends aboard a railcar, an unusual journey on a former railway line. By car, the station is open from May to October !

An original and spectacular walk on the Larzac plateau to do with family, friends or as a couple.

Fun trails accessible to all in Aveyron

There's something for everyone at the Vélorail du Larzac, with 5 varied routes that reveal magnificent panoramas over the Cernon Valley. Each vehicle can accommodate 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children, depending on age, and dogs are even welcome to join in this unique experience. Ready to embark? Choose your route and let yourself be guided:

• The Papillons route is a 4km uphill climb to Rouquet before descending to Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon. Don't worry about your calves, the railbikes are equipped with electric assist. 1 hour
• The Orchid Trail takes you on an 8km descent to the Bastide Pradines train station. After a short stop, a tourist train will take you back to the starting station. 2 hours
• The Larzac Express route involves a train journey to La Bastide Pradines station followed by a return trip on a tourist train. 1 hour
• The Grand Voyage route is a total discovery of the old railway line with a first ride on a railbike on the Papillon route, followed by a trip on a tourist train on the Larzac Express.

Open your eyes wide to admire the landscapes passing before your eyes, punctuated by tunnels and viaducts throughout the effortless journey.

Some practical information before boarding the Larzac railbike

Each journey is a round trip on a single track. Departures are therefore at fixed times and in single file, with safety distances to be maintained. Jean Paul Austruy, with his characteristic kindness and hospitality, will be delighted to share with you the features of this route across the Causse du Larzac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once settled in, all you have to do is enjoy this incredible journey across the Larzac plateau, a delightful transgression of the rules on a railway. To satisfy any hunger pangs during the ride, snack bars are open at the Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon station and at the Bastide Pradines station, which even offers light meals in the summer, as well as a shop where you can take home a lovely souvenir.

The Larzac Railbike, an unforgettable getaway that is part Must- sees of Aveyron