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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Port of Roanne – Birds' Gravel Pit loop from Villerest

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Port of Roanne – Birds' Gravel Pit loop from Villerest

Moderate

4.0

(3)

20

riders

Port of Roanne – Birds' Gravel Pit loop from Villerest

02:11

36.2km

210m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.74 km for 49 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.18 km

View of the Loire

Highlight • Other

2

9.48 km

Port of Roanne

Highlight • Structure

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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3

10.9 km

Roanne

Highlight • Other

4

19.2 km

Birds' Gravel Pit

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

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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5

25.3 km

The Oudan crosses the canal

Highlight • Other

The tub actually looks like a canal bridge, but it is the Ouan, which crosses the canal between Roanne and Dingoin just before it flows into the Loire.

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6

28.0 km

View of Roanne Across the Loire

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the city of Roanne from the Pont de la Loire is amazing! 😊

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7

28.4 km

Roanne Riverside Promenade

Highlight • River

8

28.6 km

View of the Loire River and Bridge in Roanne

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

8.78 km

4.96 km

1.32 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

28.3 km

5.59 km

1.56 km

538 m

240 m

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Saturday 23 May

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