Monday, 18 May 2015

Millau Viaduct

It was on my to do list & did not disappoint. The Viaduct is a huge suspension structure spanning a valley  on the motorway just out of Millau. As you can see in the attached pic, it is higher than the Eiffel tower & the largest of the pyramids will fit below the deck in the centre.
It cost €4-50 to ride over but well worth the cost. The scenery here in the south of France is unique & very different to our NZ mountain scenery.
The ride out of Andorra over the Pass de La Casa started with a visit to the biggest booze supermarket I have ever seen. All because of the duty free status of Andorra. At the border into France the customs were checking vehicles for those buying in Andorra & re selling in France. Did not give us a second look. Must look like genuine travellers, on the bikes.
Looking up Andorra Valley

About to enter 3.9km tunnel under mountains.

Millau Viaduct.

Scale of viaduct compared to Eiffel Tower.

1 comment:

  1. Well done Norm great photos, also to your companion the blue eyed sexy one humour keeps us out there
    Smile lots

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