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Canal latéral à la Loire walks
Canal Bridge and Allier Cape
Visorando Member
5.11 mi
+46 ft
-49 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Gimouille (Nièvre)
A short, easy loop to discover the Guétin Canal Bridge over the Allier and the Bec d'Allier (confluence of the Loire and Allier rivers), starting from the village of Gimouille.
The Loire Valley and the three viaducts
8.09 mi
+272 ft
-279 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Satur (Cher)
A short walk along the Loire and through the valley, then along the hillside through the vineyards of Sancerre, following the old railway line connecting Cosne-sur-Loire to Bourges.
Beautiful views of the river, the towns of Saint-Satur and Ménétréol, the town of Sancerre, the vineyards and the side canal.
Best done in spring or autumn.
Bec d'Allier circulars
8.97 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Gimouille (Nièvre)
A hike that combines part of the circular Boucle des Mariniers and the Sentier du Bec d'Allier in the Cher with the Sentier du Passeur in the Nièvre. Information panels and bird observatories. View of the Bec d'Allier from the left bank, then from the right bank of the Allier with the double crossing of the Guétin canal bridge.
Between the Sancerre vineyards and the Loire by bike
6.45 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Satur (Cher)
This walk takes you on a journey through the Sancerre vineyards and along the Loire. Starting from Saint-Satur, you’ll walk through the vineyards at the foot of Sancerre before reaching the Loire by bike by crossing the Canal Latéral.
This walk is easier than the one called “In the heart of the Sancerre vineyards – Chavignol and its surroundings”. The elevation changes are less significant. The final four kilometres are on flat ground.
From Briare to Beaulieu-sur-Loire
10.23 mi
+226 ft
-85 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Briare (Loiret)
This hike begins with a crossing of the magnificent Briare Canal Bridge. This crossing is a privilege and if you are there early in the morning, you are sure to experience a range of emotions.It continues along paths that run alongside the canal parallel to the Loire, offering bucolic panoramas.
Circular loop from the Allier ferry to Le Guétin
5.07 mi
+36 ft
-30 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cuffy (Cher)
Known locally as the Grande Boucle du Passeur, this circular walk is actually quite short and easy. It takes you along the Guétin Canal Bridge (the Canal Latéral à la Loire over the Allier) before reaching the Bec d’Allier (where the Allier meets the Loire) via the river’s right bank, on a path dotted with information boards and a few footbridges and viewing points. The return journey takes you through the woodland and then across fields, passing through the village of Gimouille on the canal.