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Charlieu, medieval town – Basilica of Paray-le-Monial loop from Chauffailles

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Chauffailles

Charlieu, medieval town – Basilica of Paray-le-Monial loop from Chauffailles

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Charlieu, medieval town – Basilica of Paray-le-Monial loop from Chauffailles

07:20

126km

570m

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: April 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

Old Charlieu Station

Highlight • Historical Site

16.3 km

Charlieu, medieval town

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Charlieu is a "village of character in the Loire" which has an exceptional heritage. The Benedictine abbey, founded around 875, is a masterpiece of Romanesque art and a remarkable Cluniac …

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21.3 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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37.6 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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39.6 km

Viewpoint

62.9 km

Along the canal at Paray-le-Monial

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A pleasant stretch that runs alongside the Canal du Centre between Paray-le-Monial and Digoin.

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63.7 km

Basilica of Paray-le-Monial

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The Romanesque basilica of Paray-le-Monial is contemporary with Cluny Abbey since it was consecrated in 977, and allows us to imagine the splendor of its great neighbor, almost entirely destroyed …

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86.8 km

Baugy church

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The Baugy church, which dates from the end of the 11th century, is distinguished by its yellow limestone and its medieval architecture. Dedicated to Saint-Pons, it seduces with its ornate …

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99.5 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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126 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

96.8 km

23.4 km

3.09 km

2.56 km

417 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

118 km

7.84 km

452 m

161 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Charlieu, medieval town – Basilica of Paray-le-Monial loop from Chauffailles

Old Charlieu Station

Charlieu, medieval town

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

Marcigny

Along the canal at Paray-le-Monial

Basilica of Paray-le-Monial

Baugy church

Véloire, from Pouilly-sous-Charlieu to Iguerande

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