Forez Canal Towpath – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux
Forez Canal Towpath – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux
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Forez Canal Towpath – Essalois Castle loop from Andrézieux
03:44
43.8km
610m
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: June 22, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 39.4 km for 51 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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891 m
Bridge over the Loire
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6.98 km
Forez Canal Towpath
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24.4 km
Tour de Chambles - Panoramic view over the gorges
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25.6 km
View of the Wild Loire River
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28.7 km
Essalois Castle
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Passages at 17%, sandy path, large stones and ruts. It looks more like a dried-up torrent bed than a path.
A real pain on a bike with panniers
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36.5 km
Small tour
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39.2 km
Park on the banks of the Loire
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43.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.1 km
13.0 km
7.07 km
6.00 km
356 m
263 m
Surfaces
24.1 km
10.5 km
7.14 km
1.22 km
799 m
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Elevation
Highest point (720 m)
Lowest point (360 m)
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