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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Le Coteau

Canal de Roanne à Digoin – Briennon marina loop from Le Coteau

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Roanne
Le Coteau

Canal de Roanne à Digoin – Briennon marina loop from Le Coteau

Hard

4.2

(12)

53

riders

Canal de Roanne à Digoin – Briennon marina loop from Le Coteau

04:32

70.7km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68.9 km for 49 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.28 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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2

10.7 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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16.1 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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16.4 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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5

20.7 km

La Bénisson-Dieu Abbey

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Superb abbey church with a splendid glazed tile roof. The interior, of enormous proportions, is quite sober. You have to take the time to walk around the building and cross the small village.

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36.5 km

Located on a promontory 400 meters above sea level, Ambierle is a "Village of Character" of 1,900 inhabitants. Renowned for its Benedictine abbey, Ambierle is also home to pottery, a vineyard and a Michelin-starred restaurant.

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7

62.5 km

Lake Villerest

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Very friendly and accessible to all

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8

67.3 km

View of the Loire

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70.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.9 km

15.7 km

4.15 km

4.04 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.9 km

13.4 km

4.75 km

340 m

166 m

149 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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