The Himalayan Gateway
Inaugurated on May 27, 2024, during the passage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Flame, the Casse Cou footbridge links two banks of the Creuse: Châteaubrun (Cuzion) and Montcocu (Baraize).
©B. Griffon Year of construction: 2023/2024 – Length: 152 m Weight: 40 Tonnes
Maximum load on the walkway: 270 kg/m²
Diameter of the carrier cables: Ø 72 mm – Maximum tension of the carrier cables: 190 T/cable
Side cable diameter: Ø 36 mm – Maximum side cable tension: 45 T/cable
The pedestrian bridge over the Creuse which unites the two banks of the Vallée de la Creuse between Montcocu and Châteaubrun is a Himalayan-style suspension footbridge.
This type of footbridge is characterized by its light weight and high transparency. The footbridge seeks to enhance the natural landscape and creates a link between the two banks of the Creuse River. The contrasting reliefs between the valley and the steep rocks are highlighted by the design of the footbridge.
On the left bank, side Baraize, the structure is anchored as close to the ground as possible, while on the right bank it rises very high into the cliff. Highlighting the relief between the two banks, the footbridge accompanies you throughout the crossing. The supporting cables support the deck with the help of hangers, while the windward cables stabilize horizontal movements.
©A. Bidaud From the hydroelectric dam, take the GRP (marked yellow and red) to reach Montcocu, cross the footbridge and return via the other bank of the Creuse.