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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Les Aubrais

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Les Aubrais

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Les Aubrais

02:19

35.8km

120m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.9 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.5 km

Charbonnière Castle

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In the heart of the Orléans forest is the Château de Charbonnière. This castle belongs to the city of Orléans and dates from the 16th century. You can admire its …

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24.4 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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24.7 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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24.8 km

Combleux

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A picturesque village between the Orleans Canal and the Loire, Combleux was once a transit port when the Loire navy was expanding.

Traces of the old port activities are still …

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24.8 km

Café Bistro La Marine

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A popular place to take a break. You will appreciate the atmosphere under the trees in the immediate vicinity of the lock. An astonishing place.

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24.8 km

Combleux Port

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

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26.2 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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29.6 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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35.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

10.4 km

8.57 km

2.19 km

741 m

138 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

8.58 km

5.50 km

5.25 km

1.61 km

282 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Canal of Orléans – The Banks of the Loire loop from Les Aubrais

Charbonnière Castle

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

Canal of Orléans

Combleux

Café Bistro La Marine

Combleux Port

Towpath of the Orléans Canal

The Banks of the Loire

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