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Paray-Le-Monial

Canal Latéral à la Loire – Digoin Canal Bridge loop from Paray-le-Monial

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Paray-Le-Monial

Canal Latéral à la Loire – Digoin Canal Bridge loop from Paray-le-Monial

Moderate

4.8

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Canal Latéral à la Loire – Digoin Canal Bridge loop from Paray-le-Monial

03:33

61.4km

120m

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 28, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 9.88 km for 9 m

After 51.7 km for 9 m

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Start point

Train Station

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461 m

Along the canal at Paray-le-Monial

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A pleasant stretch that runs alongside the Canal du Centre between Paray-le-Monial and Digoin.

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9.88 km

Pont-Levis on the Arroux

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The Pont-Levis is a bascule bridge that crosses the beginning of the disused Rigole de l'Arroux (Arroux gully).

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12.0 km

Path along the canal

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23.6 km

Bief No 3 Oddes

Lake

29.6 km

Canal Latéral à la Loire

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The Loire lateral canal is 196 kilometers long and allows, with other structures, the connection of the Rhône and the Seine. Thanks to it, the three largest rivers in France are thus connected.

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33.1 km

Lac de Pierrefitte-sur-Loire

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A beautiful lake for swimming is also available. There's also a beach volleyball court, children's playground equipment, and a shower and toilet.

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36.8 km

On the Lateral Canal

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41.6 km

Bief No 2 de Thaleine

Lake

48.5 km

Digoin Canal Bridge

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The Digoin aqueduct is both a curiosity and a rarity. This 243-meter bridge allows barges to pass over the Loire River. It is also open to pedestrians and cyclists, who …

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49.1 km

In Digoin 🇨🇵

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Nice trip

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61.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

4.83 km

2.28 km

635 m

257 m

Surfaces

54.9 km

3.34 km

2.69 km

512 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 3 September

34°C

13°C

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Canal Latéral à la Loire – Digoin Canal Bridge loop from Paray-le-Monial

Along the canal at Paray-le-Monial

Pont-Levis on the Arroux

Path along the canal

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Digoin Canal Bridge

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