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France
Centre-Val de Loire
Orléans
Vitry-Aux-Loges

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

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Centre-Val de Loire
Orléans
Vitry-Aux-Loges

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

Moderate

4.7

(13)

134

riders

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

03:26

57.1km

80m

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: March 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

A

Start point

Parking

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18.4 km

Écluse de Pont-aux-Moines

Lake

2

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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3

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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4

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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5

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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6

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

8

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

10

48.1 km

Canal d'Orléans Greenway

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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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11

54.0 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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57.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

12.8 km

2.03 km

768 m

308 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

12.3 km

4.61 km

977 m

253 m

169 m

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Tuesday 12 May

16°C

6°C

62 %

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