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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Avallon
Cry

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Cry

Routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Avallon
Cry

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Cry

Moderate

3.0

(2)

9

riders

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Cry

02:23

40.4km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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151 m

Old Bridge at Cry

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pretty medieval bridge

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2

2.07 km

Canal de Bourgogne

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Beautiful cycle path along the canal

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8.36 km

Le Prieuré de Buffon Guesthouse

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Castle with a lot of atmosphere and very friendly hosts. The rooms are large and clean. The French breakfast is served on the first floor in a knightly atmosphere. A very good restaurant is only 2 minutes away.

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14.8 km

Montbard

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Beautiful old town on the Canal du Bourgogne; Castle hill with gothic town church; Campsite with outdoor pool; Starting point for tours in the area, especially to the Abbey of Fontenay

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16.6 km

Montbard lock

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Flat and pleasant route along the canal with a view of certain areas of Montbard, notably the tower.

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22.6 km

Buffon's Big Forge

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A masterpiece of 18th century industrial heritage, it is made up of a unique architectural ensemble. A magnificent witness to the scientific genius of the Age of Enlightenment!

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23.1 km

Lock Near Buffon

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One of many locks, this one is near Buffon.

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35.6 km

Port of Ravières

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Former fortified village of Yonne, on the Burgundy canal, Ravières is located about sixty kilometers from Auxerre, on the banks of the Armançon river.
From this point you can enjoy …

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40.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

13.2 km

5.60 km

3.55 km

2.01 km

219 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

18.0 km

1.92 km

540 m

283 m

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Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

10°C

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