Forez Canal Towpath – Étang de la Gerle loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

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Forez Canal Towpath – Étang de la Gerle loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

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Forez Canal Towpath – Étang de la Gerle loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

01:16

16.3km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.74 km

Old Railway Line of Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Highlight • Cycleway

9.02 km

Forez Canal Towpath

Highlight • Cycleway

the cycle path is not always accessible from both sides of the canal, please note

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Tip by

10.1 km

Étang de la Gerle

Highlight • Other

Nice little pond with picnic tables.
Fishing possible (1st category).

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Tip by

16.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

4.86 km

2.66 km

2.19 km

459 m

Surfaces

8.59 km

4.16 km

3.05 km

452 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

13°C

5°C

86 %

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Forez Canal Towpath – Étang de la Gerle loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Old Railway Line of Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Forez Canal Towpath

Étang de la Gerle

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