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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Canal de Roanne à Digoin – View of Briennon Marina loop from Mably

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Canal de Roanne à Digoin – View of Briennon Marina loop from Mably

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Canal de Roanne à Digoin – View of Briennon Marina loop from Mably

03:43

63.4km

200m

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: June 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 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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10.3 km

On the banks of the Loire

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15.4 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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17.3 km

Old railway station of Pouilly-sous-Charlieux

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5

17.8 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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35.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

47.6 km

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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56.1 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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57.2 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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63.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.9 km

7.67 km

2.73 km

108 m

Surfaces

56.4 km

4.27 km

2.73 km

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