A wild paved road through Gorges de la Jonte in Occitania

Gorges de la Jonte is a very scenic canyon, carved by the Jonte River, located in the Occitania region of France.

Gorges de la Jonte

Where is Gorges de la Jonte?

The gorges straddle Lozère and Aveyron departments, in the southern part of the country. The Jonte River marks the border between both departments. The gorges are very picturesque, with cliffs and steep forested slopes rising dramatically above the road, and reaching up to 450 metres deep in places.

Is the road through Gorges de la Jonte paved?

The road through the gorges is fully paved. It’s called the D996 road. It’s curvy and features a high risk of rock slides. From November through March, all vehicles must carry winter chains. The speed limit is 90 km/h, and bigger vehicles are not recommended.

How long is the road through Gorges de la Jonte?

The road through the gorges is 21.5 km (13.35 miles) long, running east-west from Meyrueis to Le Rozier.

 

 

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