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View of the Loire – Lake Villerest loop from Renaison

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View of the Loire – Lake Villerest loop from Renaison

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View of the Loire – Lake Villerest loop from Renaison

02:26

38.4km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.2 km for 73 m

After 11.4 km for 88 m

After 12.0 km for 312 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.4 km

Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The town hall is a historic building serving the town's residents. At the suggestion of the Duke of Persigny, the mayor of Roanne, Charles Boullier, decided to build a new …

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15.7 km

Roanne Riverside Promenade

Highlight • River

15.9 km

View of the Loire River and Bridge in Roanne

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.8 km

View of the Loire

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22.6 km

Lake Villerest

Highlight • Lake

Very friendly and accessible to all

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23.1 km

Villerest Leisure Centre

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The Villerest leisure center offers commented cruises on the lake, boat rentals, sailing, but also swimming, a sandy beach and fishing activities.

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35.2 km

Château de Saint-André d'Apchon

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The castle of Saint-André-d'Apchon dates from the 16th century and notably hosted King Henry II and Catherine de Medici in 1548. It is possible to visit the castle but it …

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36.2 km

Passage through the vineyards and view of the Côte Roannaise

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Saint-André-d'Apchon is surrounded by a vineyard which slightly overhangs the surroundings and offers a lovely panorama over the village and the Roanne coast.

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38.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.8 km

6.93 km

3.20 km

2.05 km

959 m

260 m

191 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

7.00 km

1.94 km

867 m

563 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

27°C

17°C

17 %

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View of the Loire – Lake Villerest loop from Renaison

Town Hall

Roanne Riverside Promenade

View of the Loire River and Bridge in Roanne

View of the Loire

Lake Villerest

Villerest Leisure Centre

Château de Saint-André d'Apchon

Passage through the vineyards and view of the Côte Roannaise

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