Canal du Forez – Forez Canal Towpath loop from Bonson
Canal du Forez – Forez Canal Towpath loop from Bonson
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Canal du Forez – Forez Canal Towpath loop from Bonson
03:28
39.1km
640m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Tips
Includes a very steep uphill segment
You may need to push your bike.
After 12.1 km for 295 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
3.75 km
Small tour
Highlight • Other
5.28 km
Canal du Forez
Highlight • River
Translated by Google •
Tip by
7.17 km
Chemin de la Tuillerie
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
29.8 km
Greenway
Highlight • Other
34.6 km
Forez Canal Towpath
Highlight • Cycleway
Translated by Google •
Tip by
39.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.2 km
10.2 km
6.36 km
2.79 km
2.65 km
Surfaces
23.4 km
9.58 km
6.01 km
129 m
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