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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Bonson

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Bonson

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Bonson

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Bonson

Easy

8

riders

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Bonson

01:52

24.7km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.7 km for 334 m

After 15.9 km for 328 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

9.30 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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2

11.3 km

Canal du Forez

Highlight • River

The Canal du Forez is 44 kilometers long. It plays an important role in the irrigation of the lands of the plain, since it is the main water resource of the Forez basin. It is ideal for a walk.

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3

13.0 km

Small tour

Highlight • Other

4

18.3 km

Bridge over the Loire

Highlight • Other

side walkways accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. Bike paths on both sides

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24.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.02 km

6.86 km

4.13 km

3.90 km

1.65 km

145 m

Surfaces

9.39 km

7.93 km

4.82 km

1.59 km

975 m

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Weather

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Tuesday 3 November

8°C

-2°C

49 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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