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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Chalon-Sur-Saône

Sassenay

The Saône – Saint Nicholas Gate loop from Sassenay

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Chalon-Sur-Saône

Sassenay

The Saône – Saint Nicholas Gate loop from Sassenay

Moderate

4.7

(20)

133

riders

The Saône – Saint Nicholas Gate loop from Sassenay

04:22

66.1km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.44 km

Along the Saône

Highlight • Other

A pleasure to walk or cycle here along the Saône. Perfect for a quiet outing.

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11.6 km

Start of the greenway between Vignes and the Saône

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Shortly before Raconnay there is a small natural paradise next to the Saone. A small label indicates this.

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32.5 km

Château de Beaune

Castle

33.1 km

Town Hall

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Impressive historical building in a U-shape around an inner courtyard. It is beautifully lit at night. The Hôtel de Ville has been listed as a historical monument since 1946.

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33.2 km

Saint Nicholas Gate

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The old fortified gate with drawbridge, known as the Porte du Bourgneuf, saw the arrival of many important figures: Henry II, accompanied by Catherine de Medici, was received by the …

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34.0 km

Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune

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The Hospices de Beaune are one of the most prestigious historical monuments in France. They are also famous for their 60-hectare wine estate, producing prestigious wines, auctioned every third Sunday …

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56.3 km

Pont Boucicaut

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Located over the Saône River between Verjux and Gergy, the bridge was inaugurated in 1890. This elegant stone structure was financed by Marguerite Boucicaut. Destroyed in 1944, it was rebuilt …

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66.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.0 km

15.8 km

8.72 km

7.23 km

310 m

123 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

15.7 km

3.40 km

1.27 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

37°C

12°C

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Comments

June 16, 2025,Train from Annecy via Lyon and then bike Chalon-sur-Saône to Beaune 44km

A pleasant ride, you don't see a lot of the Saone river till later. Beaune a very delightful stop. A rather windy ride heading north.

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The Saône – Saint Nicholas Gate loop from Sassenay

The Saône

Landschaft

Along the Saône

Start of the greenway between Vignes and the Saône

Town Hall

Saint Nicholas Gate

Hôtel-Dieu Museum - Hospices de Beaune

Pont Boucicaut

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