The railway line was originally constructed between 1892 and 1896 for the benefit of the French military and local agriculture.
The route includes passage through several hand-dug tunnels, some reaching over 100 meters in length.
The rail-bikes, or vélorails, are designed to carry up to five people, with the pedaling effort shared by two passengers.
The tracks pass over the Lauras and Le Cernon viaducts, which offer panoramic views of the surrounding Templar commandery area.
The attraction operates on a line that was officially closed to regular passenger service in the 1980s.
The equipment is stored at the restored 19th-century railway station in Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon.
The Vélorail et train touristique du Larzac utilizes a decommissioned section of the Tournemire-les-Croix to Le Vigan railway line in the Aveyron department. Visitors pedal custom rail-bikes along a 16-kilometer round-trip route that crosses historic stone viaducts and traverses tunnels carved through the Larzac plateau. The attraction functions primarily on the disused railway tracks starting from the Sainte-Eulalie-de-Cernon station. The route provides passage through the Cernon valley, offering unique perspectives of the limestone landscapes of the Grands Causses. It is one of the few locations in France where tourists can navigate a heritage railway using pedal-powered vehicles. The site remains operational as of June 2026, maintaining the railway infrastructure for recreational use.
The mid-point turnaround area where the viaduct offers a wide-angle view of the Cernon Valley.
Bring a light jacket, as the temperature inside the tunnels is significantly cooler than on the open track.
Apply sunscreen, as there is limited shade while pedaling on the exposed sections of the track.
Arrive early to ensure you have enough time to park and complete the mandatory safety briefing.
Attempting the route if you have limited mobility, as the rail-bikes require continuous physical pedaling across uneven terrain.
Operates seasonally from early spring through late autumn; requires advance booking during July and August.
Closed-toe footwear is required for safe pedaling; passengers must remain seated while the vehicle is in motion.
