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Briare Canal Bridge – Briare canal bridge loop from Arrabloy

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Briare Canal Bridge – Briare canal bridge loop from Arrabloy

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Briare Canal Bridge – Briare canal bridge loop from Arrabloy

01:46

30.4km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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7.80 km

Gien

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Nestled between Sologne, the national forest of Orléans and Burgundy, Gien is a must for hikers who walk along the Loire. Full of surprises, this small town is renowned for …

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8.12 km

Old Bridge of Gien

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From the old bridge of Gien, the view of the city is unstoppable. In summer, the sunsets paint the banks of the Loire in generous colours.

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8.96 km

View of Gien and the Château de Gien

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Magnificent view of the Loire, the bridge and the town of Gien. The castle watches over the river from its rocky crest.

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17.8 km

Forest Path of the Loire à Vélo near Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire

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Shaded and calm path in the woods. It is not located in the immediate vicinity of the Loire but it does form part of the route of the Loire by …

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19.7 km

Briare Canal Bridge

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Very pretty and passable without problem by bike (be careful). With a road bike, favor the downstream side (north west) because it has a paved track to join the road on the left bank.

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19.9 km

Briare Canal Bridge

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Jewel of French river heritage built in particular by the Eiffel company between 1890 and 1896.

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20.3 km

Briare canal bridge

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The Briare canal bridge is the oldest canal in France. It was built between 1890 and 1896 by the Eiffel company in order to pass the Briare canal over the …

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21.7 km

Port of Briare

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The port is located near the north bank of the Loire, and the Briare canal bridge to which it is connected via the Loire lateral canal.

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30.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

6.22 km

5.87 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

25.3 km

3.61 km

989 m

436 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 29 August

26°C

17°C

39 %

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Gien

Old Bridge of Gien

View of Gien and the Château de Gien

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Briare Canal Bridge

Briare Canal Bridge

Briare canal bridge

Port of Briare

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