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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Canal du Forez – Forez Canal Towpath loop from Andrézieux

Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Montbrison
Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Canal du Forez – Forez Canal Towpath loop from Andrézieux

Moderate

7

riders

Canal du Forez – Forez Canal Towpath loop from Andrézieux

02:20

35.4km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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6.24 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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2

8.24 km

Forez Canal Towpath

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the cycle path is not always accessible from both sides of the canal, please note

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3

9.35 km

Étang de la Gerle

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

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4

17.7 km

Old bridge

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nice trail

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5

23.3 km

Greenway

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35.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

11.9 km

9.86 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

6.78 km

6.75 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Monday 18 May

21°C

7°C

48 %

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