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Canal de Roanne à Digoin walks
Through the Matel gravel pits
Visorando member 
6.65 km
+10 m
-10 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Roanne (Loire)
Along the path running alongside the Loire, you can spot wildlife; amongst other things, I came across a deer and a small, very calm snake before reaching the ponds. The route is well maintained.
A stroll along the calm waters at Artaix
Tourist office 
10.08 km
+24 m
-31 m
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Artaix (Saône-et-Loire)
An easy walk between the peaceful banks of the Loire and the towpath of the Roanne Canal to Digoin, where nature and tranquillity invite you to savour every step. This walk starts in Artaix and passes through Les Brenons before returning along the Roanne Canal to Digoin.
Walks near Canal de Roanne à Digoin
From Saint-Haòn-le-Châtel to leat
Association / Club / Walk leader 17.11 km
+750 m
-411 m
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Haon-le-Châtel (Loire)
Morning: crossing the northern part of the Roanne coast vineyards, with little elevation gain, and two beautiful historic villages: Saint-Haon-le-Châtel and Ambierle, with a rich heritage open to visitors. The afternoon is more challenging with the climb to leat (altitude 765 m) through meadows and forest. Most of the route is on dirt tracks with no traffic.
From Point du Jour to Saint-Haon-le-Châtel
Association / Club / Walk leader 
23.32 km
+514 m
-954 m
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Cherier (Loire)
Departure from a high point in the Monts de la Madeleine, in Cherier, at a place called Le Point du Jour (870 m, 14-bed stopover lodge with meals) to descend to the Côte Roannaise, cross its vine-covered hillsides and arrive at the medieval village of Saint-Haon-le-Châtel (14-bed stopover lodge with meals). This route gives priority to small paths with no motor vehicle traffic and beautiful views of the Roanne plain.