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Canal d'Orléans Greenway – Chênetière Lock loop from Loury

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Canal d'Orléans Greenway – Chênetière Lock loop from Loury

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Canal d'Orléans Greenway – Chênetière Lock loop from Loury

02:30

43.9km

130m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Natura 2000 de la Forêt d'Orléans

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.5 km

Orléans Canal

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Towpath along the Orleans canal (peaceful, fairly rolling and very pleasant)

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15.4 km

Moulin-Rouge Lock

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The Canal d'Orléans is an old waterway that connects the Loire to the Canal du Loing and the Canal de Briare. Over its 78 kilometer length, the canal comprises a …

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15.4 km

Wonderful stretch along the Canal d’Orléans. The path is not very wide (approx. 40 cm) but is easy to drive with an average speed of approx. 15 km / h. The landscape is super beautiful. No people on the way.

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21.5 km

Chênetière Lock

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The Chênetière lock is a lock which is part of the Loire section of the canal. You can enjoy the scenery of the canal and its surroundings, and perhaps see boats passing through the lock.

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25.4 km

Vitry-aux-Loges Lock

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good café/ bar and supermarket

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34.2 km

Le Bourg

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Charming little village with a beautiful church and a pretty square with a fountain. Perfect for a little break.

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36.7 km

Route des Ver

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Refreshing forests spread out to the left and right of the path. Often the trees thinning and give you a view of meadows and fields. Sometimes you can also spot wild animals in a clearing.

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

9.36 km

3.61 km

525 m

454 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

6.44 km

346 m

147 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

53 %

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Canal d'Orléans Greenway – Chênetière Lock loop from Loury

Orléans Canal

Moulin-Rouge Lock

Fay-aux-Loges power plant