Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Vitry-aux-Loges

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Vitry-aux-Loges

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Vitry-aux-Loges

03:27

57.5km

90m

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: September 24, 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 30.8 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Écluse de Pont-aux-Moines

Lake

23.4 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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23.7 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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23.8 km

Combleux Port

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Port on the Loire at Combleux. There is a very nice restaurant here!

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25.2 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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28.6 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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30.9 km

Parc des Armenault

Viewpoint

39.0 km

Orleans Canal Greenway

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This greenway follows the canal from Orléans to Montargis, passing through forests, ponds and farmland. You can enjoy water views, wildlife and historic locks along the way. The route is …

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48.0 km

Écluse de Fay

Lake

48.1 km

Wonderful stretch along the Canal d’Orléans. The path is not very wide (approx. 40 cm) but is easy to drive with an average speed of approx. 15 km / h. The landscape is super beautiful. No people on the way.

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54.4 km

Chênetière Lock

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The Chênetière lock is a lock which is part of the Loire section of the canal. You can enjoy the scenery of the canal and its surroundings, and perhaps see boats passing through the lock.

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57.5 km

End point

Parking

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