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Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

Hard

9

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Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

04:36

57.8km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 21.5 km for 117 m

After 32.7 km for 144 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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5.33 km

Boisrond Lock

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The Boisrond lock in Bannay was built in 1838, at the same time as the Loire Lateral Canal. It was accompanied by the original lock house, which housed the lock …

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6.68 km

Bannay

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The Saint-Julien church is in Bannay. It has two mighty church towers.

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8.23 km

Canal Pathway

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Beautiful cycle path along the canal with views of the water and away from the road

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9.74 km

Canal latéral à la Loire

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If the Loire is a must for cycle tourism, we must not forget its lateral canal, which offers a more isolated setting. 196 kilometers long, it is perfectly equipped for bicycles on this section.

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35.3 km

La Pierre Coupilière

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39.7 km

Sancerre

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Sancerre, designated “French favorite village in 2021”, is internationally recognized for its vineyards.

This town of 1400 inhabitants is located at the top of a small hill, which gives it …

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40.7 km

View from Sancerre's Ramparts

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The ramparts of Sancerre dominate the surrounding hillsides and offer a breathtaking view of the village of Sancerre. Many lodges and restaurants nearby allow you to enjoy this tourist spot.

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43.4 km

The viaduct that connects Saint-Germain-du-Puy and Cosne is quite impressive. When you pass underneath it along the greenway, you'll realize the scale of the construction.

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44.3 km

Saint-Satur Viaduct

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This railway viaduct was built in 1893. Now it is dedicated to the cycle path and allows you to admire Saint-Satur and Sancerre from above.

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57.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

13.5 km

13.4 km

6.97 km

6.93 km

1.00 km

174 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

20.3 km

6.50 km

1.04 km

122 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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