La Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau

A legendary race on an exceptional structure

Created in 2007, the Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau was born from a bold idea: to open the world's highest road bridge, inaugurated in December 2004, to runners. 2,460 meters long and culminating at 343 meters above the Tarn, the viaduct designed by architect Norman Foster and engineer Michel Virlogeux is a masterpiece of engineering. Crossing this structure on foot, on the A75 motorway exceptionally closed to traffic, constitutes a unique experience in the world that only the participants of this race can have.

A 23.7 km course between town and viaduct

The 23.7 kilometer course with 390 meters of positive elevation gain offers a wide variety of landscapes:

• Km 0 to 5: Start from the town center of Millau, flat section along the Tarn with a festive atmosphere supported by the public.
• Km 5 to 10: Gradual ascent in switchbacks under the monumental piers of the viaduct, with striking views of the structure gradually revealing itself.
• Km 10 to 15: The long-awaited moment — crossing the viaduct 270 meters above the Tarn, with 4,920 meters on the bridge deck and breathtaking panoramas of the Causses and the valley.
• Km 15 to 23.7: Descent through the Causse Rouge to the finish line at the Parc de la Victoire in Millau.

A popular and inclusive event

The Course Eiffage du Viaduc de Millau is distinguished by its popular and festive character. Open to all levels, it welcomes both experienced runners and occasional joggers, as well as wheelchair athletes. More than 900 volunteers supervise the event, and three refreshment points mark the course. The atmosphere is fueled by musical entertainment and a large crowd gathered along the course and on the viaduct. The finish at the Parc de la Victoire culminates in a friendly celebration bringing together runners, families, and spectators.

Millau, capital of nature sports

Millau, a sub-prefecture of Aveyron nestled at the confluence of the Tarn and the Dourbie, is a major center for outdoor sports: paragliding, climbing, canoeing, trail running, and hiking. The Viaduct Race is part of this sporting dynamic that makes Millau a must-visit destination for outdoor thrill-seekers, in the heart of the Parc naturel régional des Grands Causses.