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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Charlieu, medieval town – View of Briennon Marina loop from Charlieu

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Charlieu, medieval town – View of Briennon Marina loop from Charlieu

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Charlieu, medieval town – View of Briennon Marina loop from Charlieu

01:36

28.4km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

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158 m

Charlieu Benedictine Abbey

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You find it a few meters from Place Saint-Philibert. It is possible to combine entrance tickets with the Cordeliers convent and to book guided tours.

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386 m

Charlieu, medieval town

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Charlieu is a "village of character in the Loire" which has an exceptional heritage. The Benedictine abbey, founded around 875, is a masterpiece of Romanesque art and a remarkable Cluniac …

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6.18 km

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

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La Véloire is a cycle route that runs along the Loire, a river that has remained mostly wild. In this green setting, travel safely away from cars and in the middle of nature.

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4

11.2 km

Playground and picnic area

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Former train station, converted into a rest area for cyclists and families...

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5

20.6 km

View of Briennon Marina

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From the avenue de Verdun which crosses the Roanne to Digoin canal, enjoy a beautiful view of the port of Briennon which was once an industrial site. Today, the port …

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22.4 km

Pouilly-sous-Charlieu

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Pouilly-sous-Charlieu is a village of 2,500 inhabitants located on the banks of the Loire. Its Saint-Pierre church is modest but remarkable.

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22.5 km

Old railway station of Pouilly-sous-Charlieux

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8

23.0 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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28.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

1.06 km

482 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

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