Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 67.4 km for 130 m

After 101 km for 130 m

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Start point

Train Station

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28.8 km

View of Decize

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nice view when arriving by the loire cycle track.

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29.3 km

Decize

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Decize, located at the confluence of the Aron and Loire rivers, is a very pleasant small town of approximately 5,000 inhabitants. It belongs to the Nièvre department.

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36.7 km

Towpath of the Canal Latéral à La Loire

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The cycle path along the canal is well developed and very easy to ride. It is quiet and not very crowded.

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57.2 km

Cycle path along the canal

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Well-developed cycle path. Very nice to ride, as it is mainly a relaxed ride along the canal

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68.8 km

Loire Bridge

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This stone bridge, whose construction began in 1767, spans the Loire River south of Nevers. Whatever the season, it's always a pleasure to admire the river from this bridge. Although …

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69.4 km

Ramparts Walk

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From the Goguin tower to the Porte du Croux, the ramparts walk allows you to discover the ramparts built between the 12th and 14th centuries that protected the city.

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99.4 km

Ducal Palace of Nevers

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Considered the first of the Loire castles, the ducal palace of Nevers is a castle from the 15th and 16th centuries, residence of the counts and then the dukes of Nevers.

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114 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.9 km

20.6 km

8.18 km

3.51 km

681 m

470 m

330 m

Surfaces

99.4 km

13.2 km

456 m

312 m

225 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 8 April

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Decize

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