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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Père-sur-Loire

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Père-sur-Loire

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Père-sur-Loire

06:05

103km

160m

Cycling

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: May 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Grèves de Loire amont et aval pont Thinat

Natura 2000 de la Forêt d'Orléans

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48.9 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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53.6 km

Combleux Port

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

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53.7 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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54.1 km

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

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The canal was built between 1680 and 1693. After its opening, ships could reach the Seine from the Loire via the Canal d'Orléans and the Canal du Loing and thus …

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54.4 km

Canal d'Orléans

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This shaded path runs along the banks of the canal and offers a pleasant walk through bucolic landscapes, typical of the region. Lined with poplars and willows, the path reveals …

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59.0 km

Écluse de Pont-aux-Moines

Lake

59.2 km

Orleans Canal Greenway

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This greenway follows the canal from Orléans to Montargis, passing through forests, ponds and farmland. You can enjoy water views, wildlife and historic locks along the way. The route is …

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68.3 km

Écluse de Fay

Lake

68.4 km

Wonderful stretch along the Canal d’Orléans. The path is not very wide (approx. 40 cm) but is easy to drive with an average speed of approx. 15 km / h. The landscape is super beautiful. No people on the way.

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74.3 km

Chênetière Lock

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The Chênetière lock is a lock which is part of the Loire section of the canal. You can enjoy the scenery of the canal and its surroundings, and perhaps see boats passing through the lock.

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103 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.5 km

30.4 km

18.0 km

8.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.0 km

17.8 km

11.2 km

7.10 km

536 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Saint-Père-sur-Loire

The Banks of the Loire

Combleux Port

Canal of Orléans

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

Canal d'Orléans

Orleans Canal Greenway

Canal d'Orléans Greenway

Chênetière Lock

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