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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Briennon

R2 – one coloured roof to the next

Moderate

4.4

(5)

8

riders

R2 – one coloured roof to the next

01:32

25.4km

170m

Cycling
This 25-kilometre loop starting from Briennon takes the Véloire cycle route for the first quarter of the distance, which runs along the Roanne-Digoin canal. The surface of the track is …

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Last updated: February 11, 2025

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259 m

Briennon marina

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The port of Briennon experienced significant growth thanks to the construction of the Roanne-Digoin canal in the 19th century. Nowadays, it has been converted into a pretty marina. It is …

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424 m

Canal de Roanne à Digoin

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The Roanne to Digoin canal was built between 1830 and 1836 and extends for approximately 55 kilometres. Nicknamed the "quiet canal", it has remained wild and its banks are home …

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17.1 km

La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey

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Founded in 1138, the royal abbey was a great spiritual center in full Cluniac territory. In Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque style, the church can be visited free of charge all …

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25.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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19.6 km

5.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

10.6 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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May 23, 2022

This 25-kilometre loop starting from Briennon takes the Véloire cycle route for the first quarter of the distance, which runs along the Roanne-Digoin canal. The surface of the track is suitable for all bikes, as is the rest of this loop. The rest of the route takes place on roads, little frequented by

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