From the moon to the tunnel

The only kibbutz that existed in France was installed between 1933 and 1935 on a farm in the village of Jugeals-Nazareth. The Tourmente river has its source near Montplaisir at 370 meters above sea level. After 26 km, it flows into the Dordogne. The Montplaisir tunnel is 2 meters long and is one hundred meters deep; its construction posed problems because of the numerous springs along its route. On November 397, 10, the Brive Capdenac railway line was inaugurated. For several years it was the longest railway tunnel in France. We are in the Second Empire and the post office will arrive two years later. At the time the train was used to transport goods, Capdenac being located near Figeac and Decazeville where coal and zinc are found.

Useful information

• height difference: 274m
• Distance: 10.7km
• Type of route: Equestrian. Pedestrian. Mountain biking