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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire
Tracy-Sur-Loire

Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Bois Fleury

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire
Tracy-Sur-Loire

Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Bois Fleury

Moderate

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Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Bois Fleury

03:09

48.2km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Réserve naturelle du Val de Loire

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.4 km

Nohain

Lake

2

16.3 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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17.7 km

Bannay

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

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19.2 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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20.8 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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22.9 km

Port of Saint-Satur

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There are a few houseboats anchored in this small harbor.

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33.3 km

Wild Loire banks

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Nice flat cycle path that runs along the river (although the river is not visible from here all the time but you are in its valley). The road is of relatively good quality and suitable for any touring bike.

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36.6 km

View of the Loire at Pouilly-sur-Loire

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Ideal for a short detour during a trip along the Loire. A friendly little village, especially if you want to taste wine: the choice is very wide and the quality is there.

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37.1 km

Loire landscape

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beautiful views of a fantastic landscape with impressive bridges over the river

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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17.9 km

13.9 km

10.4 km

6.01 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

9.62 km

8.78 km

778 m

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Thursday 2 July

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