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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Basilica of Paray-le-Monial – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Basilica of Paray-le-Monial – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

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Basilica of Paray-le-Monial – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

06:37

117km

250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.2 km

Briennon Lock – Roanne to Digoin Canal

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Lock of Briennon, on the canal from Roanne to Digoin. Located on the Véloloire cycle route.

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14.6 km

View of Briennon Marina

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From the avenue de Verdun which crosses the Roanne to Digoin canal, enjoy a beautiful view of the port of Briennon which was once an industrial site. Today, the port …

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17.0 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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33.4 km

Marcigny

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Marcigny is renowned for its traditional Monday market, which has existed since the 11th century. This commune is also home to the Saint-Rigaud Abbey, an important historical site dating from …

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35.4 km

Viewpoint

59.5 km

Basilica of Paray-le-Monial

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The Romanesque basilica of Paray-le-Monial is contemporary with Cluny Abbey since it was consecrated in 977, and allows us to imagine the splendor of its great neighbor, almost entirely destroyed …

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94.9 km

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

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La Véloire is a cycle route that runs along the Loire, a river that has remained mostly wild. In this green setting, travel safely away from cars and in the middle of nature.

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103 km

Briennon marina

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The port of Briennon has been converted into a pretty marina. It is located on the Roanne to Digoin canal just a few hundred meters from the Loire.

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104 km

Canal de Roanne à Digoin

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The Roanne to Digoin canal was built between 1830 and 1836 and extends for approximately 55 kilometres. Nicknamed the "quiet canal", it has remained wild and its banks are home …

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117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

112 km

3.72 km

1.08 km

514 m

454 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

115 km

1.90 km

417 m

175 m

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

31°C

17°C

56 %

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Basilica of Paray-le-Monial – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

Briennon Lock – Roanne to Digoin Canal

View of Briennon Marina

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

Marcigny

Basilica of Paray-le-Monial

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

Briennon marina

Canal de Roanne à Digoin

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