Closed - Le Pont de la Caille - Charles Albert

  • Historic site and monument
  • Engineering structure
  • Bridge
  • 19th C
Elevation : 650m
140 place du Pont de la Caille, 74350 Cruseilles

Description

A bridge dating from 1839, representing the industrial engineering know-how of the period. The bridge has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1966. It is also one of the 25 emblematic tourist sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. As part of renovation work on the Charles Albert Bridge, it will be closed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, starting August 31, 2026.
The bridge has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1966. It is also one of the 25 iconic tourist sites in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The plan to build a suspension bridge was approved in 1834 by King Charles Albert, Duke of Savoy, after whom the bridge is named. Measuring 180 meters long and 147 meters high, the bridge is now exclusively for pedestrians. 2026 Construction: Pedestrians must use the path on the Caquot Bridge (road bridge)—Cyclists must merge into traffic on the RD1201.

Services

Accessibility
Disabled access
Car park
Toilets
Picnic area
Air conditioning
Wifi
Animals accepted
Motor home
Bar / Refreshment bar
Caterer
Meeting room

Accessibility

Even flooring with no obstacles
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Temporarily closed

Location

Closed - Le Pont de la Caille - Charles Albert
Elevation : 650m
140 place du Pont de la Caille, 74350 Cruseilles

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Overview on river
Updated on 07 September 2026 at 10:49
by Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois
(Offer identifier : 5109719)
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