Works are continuing in earnest in St Gervais on the bridge which will span the Bonnant Gorge. Anyone who has been here on holiday at the height of the tourist season may be familiar with the traffic that can build up in the town at peak times during the day. Studies have shown 13,000 vehicles use this road each day during these periods, which is double the normal flow. The new bridge will alleviate this problem and divert all traffic heading for Megève, Albertville and the main cable car away from the town centre. The only through-traffic will be that heading to Les Contamines.
The 710m bridge will include a pedestrian walkway and a cycle lane, making access from the town centre to the cable car much easier by foot. In addition, plans are being considered to allow the Tramway du Mont Blanc to use it, further linking the train station to the town. St Gervais will benefit from a reduction in traffic, noise and pollution and will become much more pleasant for pedestrians which should all help increase its already existing charm.
The bridge is also going to include a bungee jumping area underneath for those looking for an adrenaline rush and wanting to dive into the impressive gorge.
The project has been a huge undertaking and was even envisaged as early as the 1930′s, but finally saw the light of day when the site opened in 2010. Partial opening of the bridge is due at the end of 2011 and full opening in 2012.
Properties that we have on offer that will greatly benefit from the bridge’s easy access to the cable car and will, in the future, be able to claim they are within walking distance of the lifts include:
