Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Sancerre

Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Sancerre

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Canal latéral à la Loire – Canal Pathway loop from Sancerre

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26.5km

360m

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: September 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.97 km

Viaduct from Saint-Germain-du-Puy to Cosne

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The viaduct that connects Saint-Germain-du-Puy and Cosne is quite impressive. When you pass underneath it along the greenway, you'll realize the scale of the construction.

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6.76 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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7.03 km

Cycle Path Along the Canal

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8.28 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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10.2 km

Saint-Julien de Bannay church

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This church has two unusual towers built in 1781 which complement the choir rebuilt 300 years earlier after the Wars of Religion. Recent restorations have saved this beautiful work from ruin.

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16.7 km

Path through the vineyards

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A wonderful path through the vineyards. The vineyards look particularly beautiful in autumn, when the leaves turn colorful.

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24.2 km

Through the vineyards

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The Sancerre vineyard covers the hills of 14 communes in the Loire Valley. The paths that cross it allow you to discover this terroir up close, well-suited to growing vines …

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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