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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Diou

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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Diou

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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Diou

00:51

14.5km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.52 km

The Loire

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Between Gilly-sur-Loire and Diou, this road bridge spans the Loire and offers beautiful views of the river.

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1.56 km

View of the Loire

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At Diou, the Eurovelo 6 branches off from the Loire side canal and leads over the Loire Bridge of the D 480. From the bridge you have a good block onto the unregulated Loire 👆

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5.54 km

Canal Latéral à la Loire

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The Loire lateral canal is 196 kilometers long and allows, with other structures, the connection of the Rhône and the Seine. Thanks to it, the three largest rivers in France are thus connected.

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7.78 km

Lac de Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

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A beautiful lake for swimming is also available. There's also a beach volleyball court, children's playground equipment, and a shower and toilet.

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9.10 km

Around Pierrefitte sur Loire

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14.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

4.22 km

1.15 km

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.51 km

1.19 km

123 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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View of the Loire – Canal Latéral à la Loire loop from Diou

The Loire

View of the Loire

Canal Latéral à la Loire

Lac de Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

Around Pierrefitte sur Loire

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