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Canal latéral à la Loire – Sancerre loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Canal latéral à la Loire – Sancerre loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

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Canal latéral à la Loire – Sancerre loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

04:27

57.5km

780m

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: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 33.3 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.33 km

Boisrond Lock

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The Boisrond lock in Bannay was built in 1838, at the same time as the Loire Lateral Canal. It was accompanied by the original lock house, which housed the lock keeper and his family. The locks are manually operated by the boaters themselves using a crank handle.

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6.77 km

Bannay

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

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8.31 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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9.82 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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19.9 km

Viewpoint over the Sancerre valley

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When you visit the viewpoint over the Sancerre valley in Verdigny, you have a breathtaking panoramic experience. This viewpoint offers stunning views of France's beautiful Sancerre Valley, known for its picturesque vineyards and charming countryside. As you admire the landscape, you will see the rows of vineyards stretching out before you, creating a patchwork of green and gold, depending on the season. It's a great place, especially at sunset, when the valley is bathed in warm, golden light.

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35.9 km

La Pierre Coupilière

Peak

40.3 km

Sancerre

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Sancerre, designated “French favorite village in 2021”, is internationally recognized for its vineyards.

This town of 1400 inhabitants is located at the top of a small hill, which gives it the name of piton. This difference in altitude allows you to admire the surrounding landscapes from the city walls. Its 17th century Notre-Dame church and its Tour des Fiefs make it an unmissable village for any tourist visit to the region.

You can follow the Breadcrumbs to discover the typical streets, monuments, squares and viewpoints: traced on the ground, this route passes 28 points of interest in the village of Sancerre.

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41.3 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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43.9 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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57.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

14.4 km

13.3 km

7.01 km

5.69 km

1,000 m

161 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

18.8 km

5.13 km

1.05 km

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

37°C

17°C

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Canal latéral à la Loire – Sancerre loop from Cosne-sur-Loire

Boisrond Lock

Bannay

Canal Pathway

Canal latéral à la Loire

Viewpoint over the Sancerre valley

Sancerre

View from Sancerre's Ramparts

Saint-Satur Viaduct

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