Canillo Tibetan Bridge
A 603-metre footbridge strung across a valley at Canillo, opened in 2022.
Updated 4 September 2026
The Tibetan bridge at Canillo runs 603 metres across the valley of the Riu de Montaup hanging up to around a hundred and sixty metres above the valley floor, opened in 2022 and claimed as the longest bridge of its type in Europe. It is a walkway of steel mesh with cable handrails, so the ground is visible the whole way across, and a viewing platform sits partway along it.
The main sights
- The span - 603 metres across the valley, claimed as Europe's longest of its type.
- The mesh deck - a walkway that shows the drop beneath the whole way.
- The drop - up to around a hundred and sixty metres below the mesh.
- The mid-span platform - the viewing point partway across.
When to go
May to October is the main season. It closes in high wind and in winter conditions. Booking a time slot is advised in summer.
Before you go
It closes in high wind, which happens often, and slots are non-refundable in some cases. Anyone uneasy with heights will find the mesh deck very difficult. It gets busy in August and slots sell out.
Nearby
Canillo is below, and Meritxell is southwest.
Key facts
Source: Wikidata, item Q113170216, read on 18 October 2026.
What to pack for Canillo Tibetan Bridge
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- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
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