Visiting Millau viaduct from the town, no car?

[eastwestdivide]

Any tips on visiting and photographing the Millau viaduct please?
I’m planning a trip there, arriving/departing by train. That’s the relatively easy part of the planning, and I’m not asking for advice on that.
As for the rest, so far I’ve found out:
- the motorway service area can be accessed from local roads, and has a visitor centre and possibly guided tours
- the local “Mio” buses are free, but don’t go as far as the viaduct (it’s a long old walk from town)
- there are various viewpoints around the valley sides

The local tourism site doesn’t mention tours from the town centre and I couldn’t see any when searching elsewhere on the internet. I might email them to confirm that.
Maybe a hired bike or taxi might be an option.

Any thoughts or experience? Thanks in advance

 

[WibbleWobble]

Buses away from the town are run by the region as part of the Lio network. However, the buses only run on the south side of the river so it would still be a trek from the nearest bus stop.

The tourism website says:
"From the station, for example, it’s not easy to visit the Millau Viaduct. To get to the motorway rest area, 8 kilometers away, you’ll either have to rent a car or take a cab."

 

[bspahh]

Any tips on visiting and photographing the Millau viaduct please?
I’m planning a trip there, arriving/departing by train. That’s the relatively easy part of the planning, and I’m not asking for advice on that.
As for the rest, so far I’ve found out:
- the motorway service area can be accessed from local roads, and has a visitor centre and possibly guided tours
- the local “Mio” buses are free, but don’t go as far as the viaduct (it’s a long old walk from town)
- there are various viewpoints around the valley sides

The local tourism site doesn’t mention tours from the town centre and I couldn’t see any when searching elsewhere on the internet. I might email them to confirm that.
Maybe a hired bike or taxi might be an option.

Any thoughts or experience? Thanks in advance

There is a 3 hour excursion by minibus for €23

 

[Sir Felix Pole]

There are boat trips under the viaduct as well starting from the village of Creissels which is accessible by bus.

Millau Viaduct

You do, of course, go under the viaduct by train approaching Millau from the south.

 

[pokemonsuper9]

There is a 3 hour excursion by minibus for €23

That appears to require a group size of 20-40 (i.e. €460-€920), rather than being something bookable as an individual.

 

[bspahh]

That appears to require a group size of 20-40 (i.e. €460-€920), rather than being something bookable as an individual.

good point.

 

[eastwestdivide]

Thanks people. Will report back if I eventually get there

 

[gazthomas]

Uber should cost £40-50 return depending how long you stay at the viaduct