Montech Water Slope
Cafe
A unique diesel-powered canal inclined plane in Montech, France, designed to bypass a series of five locks on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne.

Montech Water Slope is a unique canal inclined plane in Montech, France. It was designed to move boats between different water levels, bypassing five locks on the Canal Latéral à la Garonne.

Why Go

⚙️ See a rare example of diesel-powered canal engineering.
🖼️ Visit a permanent, free exhibition on a 40-meter barge.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a café and children's play area nearby.
🚶 View locomotives and barges from the canal path year-round.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Water slope has been out of service since 2009 due to engine failure.
🚧 Reopening was scheduled for 2020 but was still not working in 2023.

Hours

🕒 Visitor centre open Tuesday to Saturday from April to early November, and Monday to Saturday during peak summer.

Last updated 28 days ago

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