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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Nevers
Varennes-Vauzelles

Round Lock of the Lorrains – Apremont-sur-Allier loop from Vauzelles

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Nevers
Varennes-Vauzelles

Round Lock of the Lorrains – Apremont-sur-Allier loop from Vauzelles

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Round Lock of the Lorrains – Apremont-sur-Allier loop from Vauzelles

02:33

42.7km

130m

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: November 18, 2025

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26 m for 34 m

After 42.7 km for 34 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

7.07 km

Crossing the Fourchambault bridge

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Passage by road or cycle lane with view of the Loire

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2

16.5 km

Rigole d'Alimentation des Lorrains

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3

18.4 km

Round Lock of the Lorrains

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The Lorrains lock was supplied with water from a water intake located in the Allier. A channel overlooking the river allowed flat-bottomed boats to enter the lock. In 1872, a …

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20.3 km

Apremont-sur-Allier

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Entering Apremont-sur-Allier via this section plunges you into the heart of a splendid authentic village. The village castle welcomes you for visits to its gardens. The castle unfortunately cannot be visited.

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5

26.5 km

Schiffshebewerk

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This boat lift bridges a height difference of 10 metres

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27.9 km

The Loire Cycle Route begins here at the confluence of the Allier and Loire rivers. It takes you almost 800 km to the river's mouth at the sea.

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28.3 km

On the Loire Cycle Path

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France's cows love the flowing water.
No matter where - I have seen cows in the river - on the Loue, the Doubs and the Loire.

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30.9 km

Quiet and shaded cycle path, located in the heart of nature. On one side the lateral canal to the Loire and on the other side, woods and meadows.

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35.8 km

Fourchambault Bridge

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

18.3 km

1.95 km

1.22 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

9.24 km

2.33 km

116 m

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