Pont Séjourné
Fontpédrouse, France
A two-tier stone viaduct carrying the little yellow train of the Cerdagne high above the Têt gorge. Ride over it from Villefranche, or see it from the N116 lay-bys.
The Pont Séjourné near Fontpédrouse is a railway viaduct on the Ligne de Cerdagne, crossing the Têt and the N116 trunk road at a height of 65 m. The engineer Paul Séjourné built it between 1906 and 1908; the section from Villefranche-de-Conflent to Mont-Louis was inaugurated on 18 July 1910. The structure has been a listed monument since 30 December 1994.
The “Train Jaune” (Yellow Train) runs across the bridge, a narrow-gauge railway of about 60 km from Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol with 22 stations and 19 tunnels. Lonely Planet calls the Villefranche–Mont-Louis section the most dramatic, and open carriages run in summer. The viaduct can also be seen from the road; check on the spot where it is possible to stop. Please ask the operator about timetables and fares (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Fontpédrouse, France
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 42.5165, 2.1938
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Sources
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Al BausCampsite1 km from Pont SéjournéTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping Le Petit CanadaCampsite8 km from Pont SéjournéTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping Le Petit CanadaCampsite8 km from Pont SéjournéTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire Camping-car Park De MatemaleMotorhome stopover11 km from Pont Séjourné · 40 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- LastourgCampsite14 km from Pont Séjourné · 75 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- GCU ErrCampsite15 km from Pont Séjourné · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pont Séjourné?
Pont Séjourné is in Fontpédrouse, France, at GPS 42.5165, 2.1938. It is about 6 km from Mont-Louis.
Can you camp near Pont Séjourné?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Al Baus, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 71 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pont Séjourné?
Pont Séjourné is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Côte Vermeille and the little yellow train.
What is there to see near Pont Séjourné?
Places worth a stop nearby: Puilaurens castle (33 km), Orgues d’Ille-sur-Têt (38 km), Gorges de Galamus (43 km) and Castellfollit de la Roca (44 km).
When is the best time to visit Pont Séjourné?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)