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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Vermenton

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

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Vermenton

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

Hard

5.0

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

08:31

139km

1,170m

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: April 1, 2026

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 51.7 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.10 km

Bois de la Maison Dieu

Forest

51.5 km

Paul Bert Bridge

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From this bridge you will have a breathtaking view of Auxerre.

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51.7 km

View of Auxerre and the Yonne River

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A magnificent view of Auxerre (especially the cathedral) on the Yonne river.
Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department, and there you will find many cafes, restaurants, shops and beautiful places along the river.

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83.2 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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86.8 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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89.6 km

The Saussois Rocks

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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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109 km

View of Vézelay and Its Basilica

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Nice view of Vézelay and its basilica, in the distance, on the road which leads to Asnières-sous-Bois. A great entry into the Morvan regional natural park!

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110 km

Vézelay

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The Eternal Hill… the arrival at the Basilica of the Madeleine is paid for by the final hill!

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110 km

Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Vézelay

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The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine has been listed as UNESCO since 1979. It is one of the starting points of the Santiago de Compostela trail. It is here that Saint Bernard …

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139 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.7 km

39.5 km

7.41 km

5.55 km

3.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

120 km

16.1 km

2.40 km

339 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Saturday 23 May

31°C

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

Paul Bert Bridge

View of Auxerre and the Yonne River

Junction of the Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne

The Yonne and the Park Rocks

The Saussois Rocks

View of Vézelay and Its Basilica

Vézelay

Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Vézelay

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