cruising route Dompierre / Roanne - Nevers / Dompierre
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Dompierre - Roanne - Nevers - Dompierre - 300 Km - 54 Locks - 51 h of navigation - 14 Nights (2 weeks)
From Dompierre to Pierrefitte, 10 km, 2 Lock(s), 1.7 h of navigation
Stopover : Dompierre > Pierrefitte
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Digoin, 15 km, 3 Lock(s), 2.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Pierrefitte > Digoin
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Digoin
This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
From Digoin to Chambilly, 24 km, 5 Lock(s), 4.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Digoin > Chambilly
Monument
Chambilly/Marcigny
In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.
River constructions
the Canal Bridge of Digoin
This aqueduct allows the Loire river to be crossed; at 235m in length it is smaller than the one in Briare.
River constructions
the lock of Bourg-le-Comte
At 7.20m, this lock is the deepest in the whole French canal network. Not to worry; it is very gentle and passes by without problem.
Gastronomy
the trim of Canalou (perch, pike, salmon, eel with red wine sauce)
From Chambilly to Brienon, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Chambilly > Brienon
Monument
Chambilly/Marcigny
In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.
Sports and leisure activities
the Park of Canals of Briennon
Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.From Brienon to Brienon, 28 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.5 h of navigation
Stopover : Brienon > Roanne > Brienon
Sports and leisure activities
the Park of Canals of Briennon
Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.From Brienon to Chambilly, 18 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.8 h of navigation
Stopover : Brienon > Chambilly
Monument
Chambilly/Marcigny
In the pleasant village of Marcigny, located 2.5km from the canal next to Chambilly, you can visit the factory shop of the famous ceramic ovenware manufacturer Emile Henry.
Sports and leisure activities
the Park of Canals of Briennon
Opposite the port of Briennon, the Parc des Canaux allows children to be introduced to piloting barges, with remote-controlled boats.From Chambilly to Pierrefitte, 35 km, 6 Lock(s), 5.9 h of navigation
Stopover : Chambilly > Pierrefitte
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Pierrefitte to Beaulon, 18 km, 4 Lock(s), 3.2 h of navigation
Stopover : Pierrefitte > Dompierre > Beaulon
Swimming
the lakes of Pierrefitte-sur-Loire
From Beaulon to Gannay, 16 km, 5 Lock(s), 3.1 h of navigation
Stopover : Beaulon > Gannay
From Gannay to Fleury sur Loire, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Gannay > Fleury sur Loire
From Fleury sur Loire to Nevers, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Nevers
Monument
Nevers
Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.From Nevers to Fleury sur Loire, 20 km, 3 Lock(s), 3.3 h of navigation
Stopover : Nevers > Fleury sur Loire
Monument
Nevers
Considered to be one of the first castle in the Loire, Château Ducal towers over the Loire valley. The Cathedral of Saint-Cyr is also worth the detour.From Fleury sur Loire to Gannay, 27 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation
Stopover : Fleury sur Loire > Gannay
From Gannay to Dompierre, 24 km, 7 Lock(s), 4.6 h of navigation
Stopover : Gannay > Beaulon > Dompierre
Bike
Bike
Tow paths provide an ideal place to ride your bikeThe Locks
2 type(s) of lock(s) on The Canal Latéral à la Loire/Briare- Manual locks with a lock-keeper
- Automatic locks