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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Donnery

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Donnery

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115

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Donnery

03:29

58.4km

100m

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: July 23, 2026

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5.10 km

Canal d'Orléans Greenway

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Wonderful stretch along the Canal d’Orléans. The path is not very wide (approx. 40 cm) but is easy to drive with an average speed of approx. 15 km / h. The landscape is super beautiful. No people on the way.

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11.0 km

Chênetière Lock

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The Chênetière lock is a lock which is part of the Loire section of the canal. You can enjoy the scenery of the canal and its surroundings, and perhaps see boats passing through the lock.

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23.6 km

Moulin-Rouge Lock

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The Canal d'Orléans is an old waterway that connects the Loire to the Canal du Loing and the Canal de Briare. Over its 78 kilometer length, the canal comprises a …

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38.2 km

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

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The canal was built between 1680 and 1693. After its opening, ships could reach the Seine from the Loire via the Canal d'Orléans and the Canal du Loing and thus …

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43.3 km

The Banks of the Loire

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Very beautiful cycle path along the Loire

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48.2 km

Canal of Orléans

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I cycled from Orleans towards Nevers, a really great route. With a cycling map you can get around very well, wonderful routes and well signposted. Camping is possible almost everywhere.

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48.9 km

Canal d'Orléans

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This shaded path runs along the banks of the canal and offers a pleasant walk through bucolic landscapes, typical of the region. Lined with poplars and willows, the path reveals …

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53.4 km

Écluse de Pont-aux-Moines

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53.7 km

Orleans Canal Greenway

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This greenway follows the canal from Orléans to Montargis, passing through forests, ponds and farmland. You can enjoy water views, wildlife and historic locks along the way. The route is …

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58.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

13.8 km

12.9 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

12.4 km

6.26 km

3.75 km

337 m

159 m

Elevation

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Monday 10 August

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Comments

September 16, 2023,Canal d'Orléans-Vitry aux Loges

We took the new section, with sections still under construction, of the Orléans Canal cycle route between Chécy and Vitry-aux-Loges

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October 1, 2023,De Avon à Orléans

More route for Gravel, where VTC the asphalt towpaths are under construction

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The Banks of the Loire – Canal of Orléans loop from Donnery

Canal d'Orléans Greenway

Chênetière Lock

Moulin-Rouge Lock

Canal d'Orléans in Combleux

The Banks of the Loire

Canal of Orléans

Canal d'Orléans

Orleans Canal Greenway

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