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 25, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.1 km

Beautiful path along the canal

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Beautiful path right along the bank and surrounded by tall trees that provide pleasant shade. In the middle of nature, just great!

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22.6 km

Canal de Briare Cycle Path

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Nice bike path right along the banks of the canal.

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44.7 km

Rogny – The Seven Locks

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The seven locks are such a monument that the city was officially named after them in 1978. Why all the effort to lower the canal to such a level? The …

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60.5 km

Ancien Canal

Lake

64.6 km

Port of Briare

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The port is located near the north bank of the Loire, and the Briare canal bridge to which it is connected via the Loire lateral canal.

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65.9 km

Briare canal bridge

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The Briare canal bridge is the oldest canal in France. It was built between 1890 and 1896 by the Eiffel company in order to pass the Briare canal over the …

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66.2 km

Briare Canal Bridge

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Jewel of French river heritage built in particular by the Eiffel company between 1890 and 1896.

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67.5 km

Forest Path of the Loire à Vélo near Saint-Brisson-sur-Loire

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Shaded and calm path in the woods. It is not located in the immediate vicinity of the Loire but it does form part of the route of the Loire by …

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77.1 km

View of Gien and the Château de Gien

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Magnificent view of the Loire, the bridge and the town of Gien. The castle watches over the river from its rocky crest.

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.0 km

41.9 km

4.67 km

4.64 km

1.05 km

820 m

115 m

Surfaces

91.0 km

8.24 km

1.32 km

189 m

181 m

153 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 27 February

13°C

5°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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