Footbridge over the Drac from Mayres-Savel beach

A superb, quick walk to the Drac footbridge, along the north bank of the river of the same name, south of Lake Monteynard. Beautiful views of the lake and river, until you cross the Himalayan footbridge before returning.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 159 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 163 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 555 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 488 m

Description of the walk

Park in the car park (paying) at Savel beach.

(S/E) Walk along the road on the south side to the start of the trail.

(1) Go down the trail, then continue on the path and climb up to reach an interesting viewpoint.

(2) Enjoy the view, then continue along the path heading north-east until you reach the dry toilets.

(3) Descend to the right and walk gently until you reach the footbridge.

(4) Cross the footbridge and enjoy the view over the Drac. Reach the other bank.

(5) Return by the same route in the opposite direction to the Savel beach car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 500 m - Savel beach car park - Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 505 m - Trail
  3. 2 : km 1.43 - alt. 545 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 1.74 - alt. 555 m - Dry toilets
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 529 m - North bank of the footbridge - Drac (rivière) - Drac Noir-Drac
  6. 5 : km 2.72 - alt. 515 m - South bank of the - Passerelle sur le Drac
  7. S/E : km 5.43 - alt. 500 m - Savel beach car park

Notes

Parking: a free alternative is to park a little higher up to the east near the crossing point (2).
Dry toilets halfway along the route.
Partially shaded, but wear appropriate clothing as many sections are completely exposed

Worth a visit

Lake Monteynard.
La Mure mini train.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
laurent.dumouchel
laurent.dumouchel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy stroll to the Drac footbridge and back. Crossing the open-work footbridge is quite impressive. It’s not possible to complete the full circuit as there are no boats at this time of year to take you back to the starting point.

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