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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Andrézieux

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Andrézieux-Bouthéon

Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Andrézieux

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5.0

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Forez Canal Towpath – Canal du Forez loop from Andrézieux

02:12

35.2km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.8 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

891 m

Bridge over the Loire

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side walkways accessible to pedestrians and cyclists. Bike paths on both sides

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2

12.8 km

Saint-Romain-le-Puy

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The climb to the Pic is a little steep, but the site, the vineyards and the view are worth it.

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19.0 km

Canal du Forez

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cycle banks

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26.3 km

Forez Canal Towpath

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the cycle path is not always accessible from both sides of the canal, please note

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28.3 km

Canal du Forez

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The Canal du Forez is 44 kilometers long. It plays an important role in the irrigation of the lands of the plain, since it is the main water resource of the Forez basin. It is ideal for a walk.

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29.7 km

Small tour

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7

32.7 km

Park on the banks of the Loire

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B

35.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

8.30 km

6.15 km

4.36 km

634 m

203 m

184 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

11.4 km

8.80 km

1.79 km

1.33 km

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Monday 18 May

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7°C

52 %

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