This stage of "The Loire in Burgundy" on the EuroVelo 6 route starts in Fleury-sur-Loire and links Nevers via the towpath of the Canal Latéral à la Loire. The route is punctuated by rural landscapes and authentic villages. Reaching Nevers, you get great views of the historic town linked to the powerful dukes of Burgundy.
Elevation of the stage
13 m24 m
Waytypes of the stage
By road: 1,31 km Cycle path: 22,80 km
Surface of the stage
Rugueux: 24,11 km
Route
The towpath of the Canal Latéral à la Loire, which has been fully equipped for cyclists and pedestrians, links Fleury-sur-Loire to Nevers. From Nevers, possible extension to the canal bridge of Guétin/Cuffy (12 km) and panorama of the Bec d'Allier.
Railway station - SNCF
Nevers station
TER (local services) Dijon > Montchanin > Decize > Nevers.
TER TER (local services) Tours > Bourges > Nevers. Paris > Cosne > Nevers with dedicated spaces for bikes
Don’t miss
Nevers: a lovely historic Loire-side city; St Cyr Cathedral and St Etienne Church; the ducal palace; the ramparts walk; the pilgrimage centre dedicated to St Bernadette of Lourdes; the Musée de la Faïence Frédéric Blandin ceramics museums. Wide range of services and shops available.
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