Sancerre – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Sancerre – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

Moderate

4.1

(18)

riders

Sancerre – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

03:07

52.2km

270m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36.8 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

20.2 km

View of the Loire at Pouilly-sur-Loire

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ideal for a short detour during a trip along the Loire. A friendly little village, especially if you want to taste wine: the choice is very wide and the quality is there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

22.5 km

The Loire à Vélo from Pouilly-sur-Loire to Sancerre

Highlight (Segment) • Other

In the heart of the Loire Valley nature reserve, this part of the "Loire à Vélo" is very quiet, without a car, the roadway is wide enough and the surface is of high quality.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

36.5 km

Sancerre

Highlight • Settlement

Sancerre, designated “French favorite village in 2021”, is internationally recognized for its vineyards.

This town of 1400 inhabitants is located at the top of a small hill, which gives it …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

37.4 km

View from Sancerre's Ramparts

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ramparts of Sancerre dominate the surrounding hillsides and offer a breathtaking view of the village of Sancerre. Many lodges and restaurants nearby allow you to enjoy this tourist spot.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

42.9 km

Canal latéral à la Loire

Highlight • Other

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

44.4 km

Canal Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

45.9 km

Bannay

Highlight • Settlement

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

47.3 km

Boisrond Lock

Highlight • Structure

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

52.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types