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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Charlieu, medieval town – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Charlieu, medieval town – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

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Charlieu, medieval town – Briennon marina loop from Roanne

06:18

104km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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805 m

Saint Stephen's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saint-Etienne Church shines entirely in golden yellow and pink stones. It is the oldest parish in Roanne. The church was built around 1343 and destroyed several times throughout history. …

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2.08 km

Port of Roanne

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From the Roanne marina, the canal leaves in the direction of Digoin. From here you can rent electric boats and bicycles.

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16.2 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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18.7 km

Old Railway Bridge and Station Signaling

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Switch operating mechanism, railway signaling and old railway bridge

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23.6 km

Charlieu, medieval town

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Charlieu is a "village of character in the Loire" which has an exceptional heritage. The Benedictine abbey, founded around 875, is a masterpiece of Romanesque art and a remarkable Cluniac …

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44.8 km

View of Château de La Clayette

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Château de La Clayette is a beautiful castle located in the heart of Charolais-Brionnais in Southern Burgundy. It was built in 1380 on the edge of the pond.

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89.7 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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90.8 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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104 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

38.4 km

12.2 km

5.44 km

1.17 km

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

90.2 km

11.7 km

1.53 km

298 m

110 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

33°C

18°C

76 %

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