Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

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Saint-Marcellin-En-Forez

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Moderate

4.3

(10)

riders

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

01:51

28.1km

120m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 173 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.93 km

Old Railway Line of Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Highlight • Cycleway

5.46 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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6.57 km

Étang de la Gerle

Highlight • Other

Nice little pond with picnic tables.
Fishing possible (1st category).

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10.2 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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14.8 km

Loire Valley

Highlight • Other

26.9 km

Manoir du Colombier

Castle

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

8.55 km

5.52 km

3.73 km

1.31 km

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

8.03 km

6.45 km

3.57 km

1.57 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

21°C

12°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Old Railway Line of Saint-Marcellin-en-Forez

Forez Canal Towpath

Étang de la Gerle

Canal du Forez

Loire Valley

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