Le pont des Martinets

Spanning the Lot to the west of the town, the metal bridge known as “du Martinet” connects the towns of Bias and Lédat.

This bridge was built by the SNCF for rail traffic at the time. This was activated during the 1940/1945 war to ensure the transport of soldiers to the Astor transit camp in Bias.

Its name “Du Martinet” is linked to the memory of an old forge, located on the edge of the Lot, near “Lacatherie”, where a sledgehammer called “le Martinet” was in operation.

This bridge now carries significant road traffic and has a cycle path, which gives a nice overview of the Lot.

Be careful, there is a footbridge that serves as a cycle path, but its width is limited and does not allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross. It is unthinkable to use it with an electric bike with 70 cm handlebars... It is better to ride on the bridge, especially since there is a road sign authorizing cyclists at the entrance to the bridge... It seems that not all motorists know this sign.

Passage through the cycle lane possible with a two-seater child trailer (Thule Cross)