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Chemin de Fer du Haut-Forez – Train touristique

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Embark on the Haut-Forez Railway towards Craponne-sur-Arzon (Haute-Loire), on the 42km railway line built between 1875 and 1902 and discover the Pontempeyrat viaduct!
Stops at Usson-en-Forez and Craponne-sur-Arzon stations.

Embark on the Haut-Forez train and slowly cross our softwood forests, our plateaus between 900 and 1100 meters above sea level and our valleys, without forgetting the magnificent Pontempeyrat Viaduct at the limit of the 3 departments Loire, Haute-Loire and Puy of Dome

The trains run regularly from June to September, our themed trains for Christmas, our restaurant trains but also on request for groups (clubs, works councils, families, etc.) or for events (weddings, birthdays, etc.). pensions, etc.).

Get off at the station of your choice for lunch, a picnic, to visit the many tourist sites along the line or to take a breath of very invigorating fresh air!

Friendly and unforgettable atmosphere aboard our historic trains from the 50s which allow you to relive times gone by in complete peace of mind!

Further information) :

Site management: Associative
Heritage Passport member: No

Tips and Suggestions

Board the market train on Saturday morning to discover the Craponne/Arzon market!

We speak: English, French

Location details

In the countryside

Opening

In order to view the different information, you can use the navigation arrows placed to the right of the table.

Opening hours from June 22 to June 29, 2025
Sunday	Opening hours 15 pm - 17 PM

Departure at 15 p.m. from Estivareilles
Departure at 15:15 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 15:45 p.m. in Craponne-sur-Arzon

Departure at 16:45 p.m. from Craponne-sur-Arzon
Departure at 17:15 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 17:30 p.m. in Estivareilles

Opening hours from July 01 to July 13, 2025
Tuesday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Open on Saturday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.

Saturday only – Market Train:
Departure at 08:45 a.m. from Estivareilles
Departure at 09:00 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 09:30 p.m. in Craponne-sur-Arzon

Departure at 11:15 p.m. from Craponne-sur-Arzon
Departure at 11:45 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 12:00 p.m. in Estivareilles

Tuesday / Friday and Sunday:
Departure at 15 p.m. from Estivareilles
Departure at 15:15 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 15:45 p.m. in Craponne-sur-Arzon

Departure at 16:45 p.m. from Craponne-sur-Arzon
Departure at 17:15 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 17:30 p.m. in Estivareilles

Opening hours from July 14 to August 31, 2025
Tuesday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Friday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Open on Saturday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
Sunday	Open from 08:45 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.

Saturday only – Market Train:
Departure at 08:45 a.m. from Estivareilles
Departure at 09:00 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 09:30 p.m. in Craponne-sur-Arzon

Departure at 11:15 p.m. from Craponne-sur-Arzon
Departure at 11:45 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 12:00 p.m. in Estivareilles

Tuesday / Friday and Sunday:
Departure at 9:45 a.m. and 15 p.m. from Estivareilles
Departure at 10:00 a.m. and 15:15 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 10:30 a.m. and 15:45 p.m. in Craponne-sur-Arzon

Departure at 11:30 a.m. and 16:45 p.m. from Craponne-sur-Arzon
Departure at 11:45 a.m. and 17:00 p.m. from Usson-en-Forez
Arrival at 12:00 p.m. and 17:30 p.m. in Estivareilles

Opening hours from September 07 to September 14, 2025
Sunday	Opening hours 15 pm - 17 PM

Pricing

Pricing	Min.	Max.
go adult From 22 June 2025 to 14 September 2025 €6 One way Estivareilles/Usson-en-Forez or Usson-en-Forez/Craponne-sur-Arzon€9,50 One way Estivareilles/Craponne-sur-ArzonOne way from €4,50 to €6 for children aged 2 to 14.	6 €	9,50 €
Round trip adult From 22 June 2025 to 14 September 2025 €7,50 return Estivareilles/Usson-en-Forez or Usson-en-Forez/Craponne-sur-Arzon €13 Estivareilles/Craponne-sur-Arzon	7,50 €	13 €

Further information) :

Family rate: For 2 adults and 2 paying children, the ticket is free for the other children.
Bicycle transport: for groups, please contact us.

The tourist train takes part in the Haut-Forez Pass.

Free for children 2 and under)

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