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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Céron

Briennon marina – Canal de Roanne à Digoin loop from Céron

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Céron

Briennon marina – Canal de Roanne à Digoin loop from Céron

Hard

5.0

(1)

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Briennon marina – Canal de Roanne à Digoin loop from Céron

08:03

141km

440m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.94 km

Mill Tour

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9.22 km

Marcigny

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Marcigny is renowned for its traditional Monday market, which has existed since the 11th century. This commune is also home to the Saint-Rigaud Abbey, an important historical site dating from …

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19.3 km

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

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La Véloire is a cycle route that runs along the Loire, a river that has remained mostly wild. In this green setting, travel safely away from cars and in the middle of nature.

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25.5 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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27.5 km

View of Briennon Marina

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From the avenue de Verdun which crosses the Roanne to Digoin canal, enjoy a beautiful view of the port of Briennon which was once an industrial site. Today, the port …

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27.9 km

Briennon marina

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The port of Briennon has been converted into a pretty marina. It is located on the Roanne to Digoin canal just a few hundred meters from the Loire.

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28.0 km

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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52.7 km

Briennon Lock – Roanne to Digoin Canal

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Lock of Briennon, on the canal from Roanne to Digoin. Located on the Véloloire cycle route.

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74.5 km

Viewpoint

107 km

Bief No 3 Oddes

Lake

111 km

Bief No 2 de Thaleine

Lake

141 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.2 km

55.8 km

2.32 km

1.85 km

144 m

128 m

Surfaces

136 km

5.50 km

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

32°C

18°C

62 %

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Briennon marina – Canal de Roanne à Digoin loop from Céron

Mill Tour

Marcigny

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

View of Briennon Marina

Briennon marina

Canal de Roanne à Digoin

Briennon Lock – Roanne to Digoin Canal

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