Briennon marina – Charlieu, medieval town loop from Iguerande

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Briennon marina – Charlieu, medieval town loop from Iguerande

Moderate

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200

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Briennon marina – Charlieu, medieval town loop from Iguerande

03:52

64.1km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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786 m

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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11.6 km

On the banks of the Loire

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14.2 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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14.5 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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15.6 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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31.2 km

Port of Roanne

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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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39.5 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

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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64.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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