Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Tracy - Sancerre

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Cosne-Cours-Sur-Loire

Tracy-Sur-Loire

Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Tracy - Sancerre

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Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Tracy - Sancerre

02:16

33.7km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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999 m

Port of Saint-Satur

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There are a few houseboats anchored in this small harbor.

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3.80 km

Canal latéral à la Loire

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If the Loire is a must for cycle tourism, we must not forget its lateral canal, which offers a more isolated setting. 196 kilometers long, it is perfectly equipped for bicycles on this section.

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5.31 km

Canal Pathway

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Beautiful cycle path along the canal with views of the water and away from the road

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6.85 km

Bannay

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The Saint-Julien church is in Bannay. It has two mighty church towers.

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26.0 km

Saint-Satur Viaduct

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This railway viaduct was built in 1893. Now it is dedicated to the cycle path and allows you to admire Saint-Satur and Sancerre from above.

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26.5 km

The place gives its name to one of the most famous white wines of the Loire region, Sancerre. Sancerre was declared an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (abbreviated AOC) on January 23, 1959 (adjustment on March 18, 1998). The total of 2570 hectares of vineyards are west of the Loire. The vineyards are located in a hilly landscape at an altitude of 200 to 300 m above sea level. NN. In addition to Sancerre, the municipalities of Cosne (as the only municipality east of the Loire), Sainte-Gemme, Sury-en Vaux, Verdigny, Chavignol, Ménetou-Ratel, Bué, Crézancy-en-Sancerre, Montigny, Veaugues, Vinon and Thauvenay are in the AOC Sancerre approved (Wikipedia).

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28.3 km

View from Sancerre's Ramparts

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The ramparts of Sancerre dominate the surrounding hillsides and offer a breathtaking view of the village of Sancerre. Many lodges and restaurants nearby allow you to enjoy this tourist spot.

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33.7 km

End point

Train Station

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