Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Pouilly-sur-Loire

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire

Pouilly-Sur-Loire

Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Pouilly-sur-Loire

Moderate

4.5

(15)

122

riders

Canal Pathway – Canal latéral à la Loire loop from Pouilly-sur-Loire

04:06

69.4km

230m

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: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Réserve naturelle du Val de Loire

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

16.5 km

Nohain

Lake

22.7 km

Boisrond Lock

Highlight • Structure

The Boisrond lock in Bannay was built in 1838, at the same time as the Loire Lateral Canal. It was accompanied by the original lock house, which housed the lock …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.1 km

Bannay

Highlight • Settlement

The Saint-Julien church is in Bannay. It has two mighty church towers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

25.6 km

Canal Pathway

Highlight • Cycleway

Beautiful cycle path along the canal with views of the water and away from the road

Translated by Google •

Tip by

27.1 km

Canal latéral à la Loire

Highlight • Other

If the Loire is a must for cycle tourism, we must not forget its lateral canal, which offers a more isolated setting. 196 kilometers long, it is perfectly equipped for bicycles on this section.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

29.8 km

The Loire à Vélo from Pouilly-sur-Loire to Sancerre

Highlight (Segment) • Other

In the heart of the Loire Valley nature reserve, this part of the "Loire à Vélo" is very quiet, without a car, the roadway is wide enough and the surface is of high quality.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

44.9 km

Réserve naturelle du Val de Loire

Nature Reserve

53.9 km

La Charité-sur-Loire Historic Town Center

Highlight • Historical Site

A small and beautiful place in France. Always worth a visit.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

57.7 km

View of the Loire at Pouilly-sur-Loire

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ideal for a short detour during a trip along the Loire. A friendly little village, especially if you want to taste wine: the choice is very wide and the quality is there.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

69.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.8 km

16.4 km

9.54 km

4.88 km

787 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.4 km

9.61 km

3.06 km

382 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

0°C

50 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

April 16, 2023,tappa 2 : Da La Charité-sur-Loire a Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire

Day 2
Left this morning with a shy 🌞
About 40 km from La Charité-sur-Loire to Cosne-cours sur Loire. A few photos let's say that my journey today didn't drive me crazy, being in the wildest part of the valley. In 3 days I will arrive in Orleans and from there begins a whole other story. Anyway, I'm sure of …

Showing Translation