A wild paved road through Gorges de la Jonte in Occitania
France, europe
90 km
N/A
moderate
Year-round
# Gorges de la Jonte
If you're looking for a seriously stunning drive through southern France, the Gorges de la Jonte should be on your bucket list. This breathtaking canyon, carved out by the Jonte River, stretches across the Occitania region, straddling the Lozère and Aveyron departments with the river itself marking the border between them.
The whole drive is absolutely spectacular — we're talking dramatic cliffs and steep, forested slopes that tower up to 450 metres above you. It's the kind of scenery that'll have you reaching for your camera at every turn.
The good news? The entire 21.5 km (13.35 miles) stretch is fully paved, running east-west from Meyrueis to Le Rozier along the D996 road. But here's the thing — this isn't a straightforward cruising kind of route. The road is seriously curvy and there's a genuine risk of rockslides, so you'll want to stay sharp. The speed limit is 90 km/h for a reason, and larger vehicles really aren't ideal for this one.
If you're planning to visit between November and March, make sure you've got winter chains in your vehicle — it's mandatory and absolutely essential given the terrain. But honestly? Winter or summer, this canyon drive is an unforgettable experience that'll remind you why France's back roads are absolutely world-class.
Where is it?
A wild paved road through Gorges de la Jonte in Occitania is located in France (europe). Coordinates: 46.1270, 4.4484
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 90 km
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- 46.1270, 4.4484
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