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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Vermenton

The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Vermenton

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Vermenton

The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Vermenton

Hard

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The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Vermenton

09:43

160km

1,150m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 159 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.10 km

Bois de la Maison Dieu

Forest

36.9 km

Bois de Roffey

Forest

97.2 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

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Here the path "La Coulée Verte" leads over the former railway bridge. From there you can also get to the pleasure island (L'Île aux Plaisirs).
You also have a beautiful …

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99.5 km

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

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The old watermill has obviously not been in operation for a long time, but it offers you a nice view from the bike path.

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106 km

Pont sur Yonne

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An old and massive stone bridge over the Yonne. It is cycleable and sees a lot of car and truck use, so be careful.

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112 km

Vincelles Lock

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Ecluse de Vincelles
With a beautiful lock house and a bridge to cross the canal.

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130 km

View of Mailly-le-Château Castle

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This small village is located in a rich geological location. It is on the border of the limestone plateau of Burgundy and the granite Morvan. Only 540 people live here. …

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135 km

The rocks of Saussois located in the town of Merry-sur-Yonne are very popular with climbing enthusiasts who do not hesitate to come from Paris (located only 200 kilometers) to climb these limestone walls some fifty meters high. .

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137 km

The Yonne and the Park Rocks

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Cycling in the Yonne Valley offers a scenic and invigorating ride. You will be surrounded by spectacular rock formations and the tranquil flow of the Yonne River. As you pedal, …

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141 km

Junction of the Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne

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Here the canal joins the meanders of the Yonne on several small segments. This is an opportunity to discover the river up close at the Parc woods.

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160 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.8 km

53.3 km

4.42 km

4.27 km

896 m

861 m

108 m

Surfaces

137 km

16.8 km

4.59 km

761 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

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12°C

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The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Vermenton

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

Pont sur Yonne

Vincelles Lock

View of Mailly-le-Château Castle