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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Charlieu

Col de la Croix du Sud – By the canal loop from Charlieu

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Charlieu

Col de la Croix du Sud – By the canal loop from Charlieu

Moderate

4.0

(1)

11

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Col de la Croix du Sud – By the canal loop from Charlieu

03:59

89.2km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 66.0 km for 171 m

After 68.0 km for 185 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

7.74 km

Briennon Riverside Stop on the Canal de Roanne à Paray-le-Monial

Highlight • River

2

11.9 km

La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Superb abbey church with a splendid glazed tile roof. The interior, of enormous proportions, is quite sober. You have to take the time to walk around the building and cross the small village.

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3

33.6 km

Coffee time @ cafe center

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Simple coffee / lunch cafe. One of the few on the road.

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4

41.7 km

South Cross Pass

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5

41.9 km

Col de la Croix du Sud

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Croix du Sud from Saint-Bonnet-des-Quarts is 12 kilometers long with a total elevation gain of 398 meters. The average gradient is 3% with maximum gradients of 6%.

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66.8 km

Roanne

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Roanne is a commune in the Loire department. It is located on the banks of the Loire and about 90 km north of Lyon. It has about 35,000 inhabitants and is one of the largest cities in the region.

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68.7 km

Saint Stephen's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saint-Etienne Church shines entirely in golden yellow and pink stones. It is the oldest parish in Roanne. The church was built around 1343 and destroyed several times throughout history. …

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79.8 km

By the canal

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A pretty cycle path that runs along the Canal de Roanne à Digoin. It is part of the Véloire between Iguerande and Roanne.

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89.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.6 km

18.0 km

2.83 km

364 m

330 m

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.3 km

2.70 km

194 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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13°C

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