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Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire
Tracy-Sur-Loire

Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Tracy - Sancerre

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire
Tracy-Sur-Loire

Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Tracy - Sancerre

Moderate

4.7

(15)

115

riders

Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Tracy - Sancerre

03:26

59.7km

180m

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: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.80 km

Canal latéral à la Loire

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If the Loire is a must for cycle tourism, we must not forget its lateral canal, which offers a more isolated setting. 196 kilometers long, it is perfectly equipped for bicycles on this section.

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5.31 km

Canal Pathway

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Beautiful cycle path along the canal with views of the water and away from the road

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6.85 km

Bannay

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The Saint-Julien church is in Bannay. It has two mighty church towers.

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7.75 km

Bannay

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It's just a great landscape - there's just so much to discover!
The trip along the canal - a few detours here and there - we'll have to take a lot more time next time!

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8.21 km

Boisrond Lock

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The Boisrond lock in Bannay was built in 1838, at the same time as the Loire Lateral Canal. It was accompanied by the original lock house, which housed the lock …

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18.9 km

that's a dream of a poppy field.
I've never seen so many poppy fields as here in France. Unfortunately I wasn't allowed to photograph them all - my wife was …

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22.4 km

Étang de la Fontaine

Lake

8

26.6 km

Excellent bike stopover at Belleville-sur-Loire at Le Café Du Canal for a cup of coffee, or a drink, on the banks of the canal. Right next to it the Office …

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48.8 km

Shady towpaths

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59.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

22.2 km

5.08 km

4.30 km

805 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.2 km

11.3 km

173 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Friday 26 June

39°C

22°C

11 %

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