The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Cyr-en-Val La-Source

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Cyr-en-Val La-Source

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Cyr-en-Val La-Source

02:54

44.8km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.7 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

View of Orleans Cathedral

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Beautiful route from the campsite. We were here with our motorhome.

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11.3 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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14.4 km

Saint John the Baptist Church

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From here you can take the higher path along the Loire. It offers a much better view.

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15.0 km

Towpath of the Orléans Canal

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Alternative to the path directly on the canal. There is a much better view here.

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16.4 km

Combleux Port

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Port on the Loire at Combleux. There is a very nice restaurant here!

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16.4 km

Café Bistro La Marine

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A popular place to take a break. You will appreciate the atmosphere under the trees in the immediate vicinity of the lock. An astonishing place.

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16.4 km

Combleux

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A picturesque village between the Orleans Canal and the Loire, Combleux was once a transit port when the Loire navy was expanding.

Traces of the old port activities are still …

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16.5 km

Canal of Orléans

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I cycled from Orleans towards Nevers, a really great route. With a cycling map you can get around very well, wonderful routes and well signposted. Camping is possible almost everywhere.

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44.8 km

End point

Train Station

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