This loop of almost 30 kilometers includes only a hundred meters of elevation gain, so it is the route with the least climb and therefore the most accessible.

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Last updated: February 11, 2025

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7.35 km

Gravière aux oiseaux

The gravel pit for birds is a place for observing and discovering wild fauna and flora with observatories and landscaped discovery trails. This reserve covers more than 30 hectares of wetlands and also includes a plant maze.

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15.6 km

Port of Roanne

From the Roanne marina, the canal leaves in the direction of Digoin. From here you can rent electric boats and bicycles.

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24.0 km

Canal de Roanne à Digoin

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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29.4 km

Briennon marina

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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13.6 km

11.5 km

2.70 km

1.63 km

155 m

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16.4 km

11.4 km

1.78 km

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Loire TourismeMay 23, 2022

This loop of almost 30 kilometers includes only a hundred meters of elevation gain, so it is the route with the least climb and therefore the most accessible.
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If the route is flat, it is because it connects the port of Roanne to that of Briennon, along the Roanne-Digoin canal. At the start, discover the

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R5 – one port to the next

Gravière aux oiseaux

Port of Roanne

Canal de Roanne à Digoin

Briennon marina

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