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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

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4.5

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

00:50

17.3km

40m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel 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: June 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.02 km for 20 m

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Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

René Thinat Bridge

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And then Orleans appears before us—which bridge?
We chose the Pont René Thinat, and that was a good thing, because it has a dedicated bike lane.

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7.47 km

Combleux

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A picturesque village between the Orleans Canal and the Loire, Combleux was once a transit port when the Loire navy was expanding.

Traces of the old port activities are still …

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7.55 km

Canal of Orléans

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I cycled from Orleans towards Nevers, a really great route. With a cycling map you can get around very well, wonderful routes and well signposted. Camping is possible almost everywhere.

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7.87 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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9.68 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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13.0 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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14.2 km

Quai du Châtelet, Orléans

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Then you stand in front of the cathedral, impressed. After multiple destruction, the five-aisled cathedral was rebuilt in 1601 in the Gothic style.

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15.5 km

View of Orleans Cathedral

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

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17.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.28 km

560 m

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.63 km

4.79 km

1.88 km

861 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Saint-Jean-le-Blanc

René Thinat Bridge

Combleux

Canal of Orléans

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

Towpath of the Orléans Canal

The Banks of the Loire

Quai du Châtelet, Orléans

View of Orleans Cathedral

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