By the canal – Close to the Loire loop from Saint-Yan

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Charolles

Saint-Yan

By the canal – Close to the Loire loop from Saint-Yan

Moderate

4.6

(9)

143

riders

By the canal – Close to the Loire loop from Saint-Yan

03:44

97.7km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.5 km

Voi Verte

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Shortly before Marcigny

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25.5 km

Voie Verte de Melay

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Hardly any vertical meters and only for cyclists, often in the shade under trees.

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49.3 km

Roanne

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Roanne is a commune in the Loire department. It is located on the banks of the Loire and about 90 km north of Lyon. It has about 35,000 inhabitants and is one of the largest cities in the region.

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61.4 km

By the canal

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A pretty cycle path that runs along the Canal de Roanne à Digoin. It is part of the Véloire between Iguerande and Roanne.

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63.5 km

Briennon Riverside Stop on the Canal de Roanne à Paray-le-Monial

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70.9 km

Cycle path on the old railroad line

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This bike path runs along what was once an old railway line. It offers several kilometers of cycle path parallel to the Loire River.

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84.0 km

Close to the Loire

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Below the Voivert.

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84.7 km

Cycle Path on Former Railway Line

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A cycle path built on an old railway line. A very good route to avoid traffic.

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97.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

89.9 km

3.93 km

1.96 km

1.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.8 km

3.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

17°C

10°C

79 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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By the canal – Close to the Loire loop from Saint-Yan

Voi Verte

Voie Verte de Melay

Roanne

By the canal

Briennon Riverside Stop on the Canal de Roanne à Paray-le-Monial

Cycle path on the old railroad line

Close to the Loire

Cycle Path on Former Railway Line

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