Montargis – Chailly Lock loop from Villemoutiers

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Montargis – Chailly Lock loop from Villemoutiers

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Montargis – Chailly Lock loop from Villemoutiers

03:25

60.8km

120m

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: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.7 km

Port of Montargis

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A few barges moored along the port on the Briare Canal

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15.3 km

Montargis

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Nestled between the Briare canal and Vernisson, Montargis is a town with incomparable charm. Nicknamed the “Venice of Gâtinais”, it has no less than 132 bridges and footbridges.

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25.3 km

Painted deck

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34.6 km

Chailly Lock

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Lock on the first part of the Orléans Canal, built in the 17th century.
Beautifully flowered and well maintained. There is a picnic table there.

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42.6 km

Lock built in 1690, now listed as a Historic Monument and which regained its former appearance in 2022 with the installation of new solid oak doors, following two successive reconstructions of the upstream and downstream heads during the 19th century.

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43.8 km

Grignon Lock

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A restaurant and grocery store operate in a charming building next to the lock. And a cold beer tastes exceptional under the beautiful old plane tree. A good place to take a break during a bike ride.

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43.9 km

Grignon

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Grignon is a little gem nestled in the heart of Loiret, near the Canal d’Orléans. This quiet village is home to the Auberge des 3 Écluses, a charming place where …

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43.9 km

Grignon Locks and the Lockkeeper's House

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This site is most characteristic of the Orléans Canal, which was once a vital waterway for transporting timber and other materials from the Orléans Forest to Paris. You can admire …

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