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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Orléans
Saint-Denis-De-L'Hôtel

The Banks of the Loire – Canal d'Orléans loop from Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Orléans
Saint-Denis-De-L'Hôtel

The Banks of the Loire – Canal d'Orléans loop from Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel

Hard

4.5

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151

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal d'Orléans loop from Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel

02:33

42.4km

90m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Grèves de Loire amont et aval pont Thinat

Waypoints

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1

16.9 km

Balcon sur Loire

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2

18.2 km

Île Charlemagne Pond

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Parallel to the Loire, this beautiful pond offers beautiful views of the surrounding area including Orléans Cathedral. There is also a leisure center and a beach.

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3

20.6 km

View of Orleans Cathedral

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Beautiful route from the campsite. We were here with our motorhome.

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4

21.5 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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5

24.9 km

Towpath of the Orléans Canal

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Alternative to the path directly on the canal. There is a much better view here.

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6

26.7 km

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

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The canal was built between 1680 and 1693. After its opening, ships could reach the Seine from the Loire via the Canal d'Orléans and the Canal du Loing and thus …

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27.0 km

Canal d'Orléans

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This shaded path runs along the banks of the canal and offers a pleasant walk through bucolic landscapes, typical of the region. Lined with poplars and willows, the path reveals …

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31.6 km

Écluse de Pont-aux-Moines

Lake

9

31.9 km

Orleans Canal Greenway

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This greenway follows the canal from Orléans to Montargis, passing through forests, ponds and farmland. You can enjoy water views, wildlife and historic locks along the way. The route is …

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42.4 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

15.4 km

8.36 km

1.87 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

6.03 km

4.36 km

4.02 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

23°C

16°C

12 %

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