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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Le Pin

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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Le Pin

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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Le Pin

04:18

73.6km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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33.6 km

Bief No 2 de Thaleine

Lake

37.5 km

Bief No 3 Oddes

Lake

42.7 km

Lac de Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

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A beautiful lake for swimming is also available. There's also a beach volleyball court, children's playground equipment, and a shower and toilet.

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50.7 km

Swimming Spot at Port de Diou

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Nice place with shade. Exit point for canoes can also be used as an entrance for swimming. Watch out for the current!

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52.9 km

View of the Loire

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At Diou, the Eurovelo 6 branches off from the Loire side canal and leads over the Loire Bridge of the D 480. From the bridge you have a good block onto the unregulated Loire 👆

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53.0 km

The Loire

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Between Gilly-sur-Loire and Diou, this road bridge spans the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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57.0 km

Canal Latéral à la Loire

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The Loire lateral canal is 196 kilometers long and allows, with other structures, the connection of the Rhône and the Seine. Thanks to it, the three largest rivers in France are thus connected.

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73.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

27.6 km

857 m

750 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.2 km

21.2 km

1.26 km

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

38°C

22°C

16 %

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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Le Pin

Lac de Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

Swimming Spot at Port de Diou

View of the Loire

The Loire

Canal Latéral à la Loire

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