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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Parc Buffon – Montbard lock loop from Montbard

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Parc Buffon – Montbard lock loop from Montbard

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Parc Buffon – Montbard lock loop from Montbard

03:26

50.9km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.23 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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709 m

Montbard

Highlight • Settlement

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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1.05 km

The Parc of Buffon was created between 1733 and 1742, above Buffon and offers a wonderful view over Montbard and the Brenne valley. The park is made up of 14 landscaped, varied, planted terraces and is free to visit.
Adjacent to the park are the remains of the former castle of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its two towers, the 46m high Tour de l'Aubespin and the Saint-Luis, both from the 14th century. The Saint-Urse church and ramparts are located at the top of the park and the Buffon museum at the bottom of the park.

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1.59 km

Tour de l'Aubespin

Highlight • Castle

Park Buffon is located above the actual city of Montbard. It is located in and around the Capetian castle with the Tour de l'Aubespin, which Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon acquired. The naturalist created a park with rare plant species here, which has remained almost unchanged to this day. In the park is the church of St-Urse (Église Saint Urse) which was built in the 13th-15th centuries. Century was built. The tomb of Georges-Louis Leclerc de Buffon is located in the chapel, which was added in the 18th century.

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27.8 km

Port of Ravières

Highlight • Structure

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 a view of its small port with its small private boats and cruise ships.

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29.5 km

Château de Nuits

Highlight • Castle

"The Château de Nuits is a remarkable witness to the Renaissance in Lower Burgundy, combining in a skilful synthesis the serious beauty of its volumes and the charm of a subtle decoration"

The Château de Nuits offers visitors an original walk through history by following the life of a family over the centuries:

On the ground floor, vaulted rooms, monumental fireplaces and 16th and 17th century bastion decor evoke the harsh and perilous life of the first guests.
On the first floor, the visitor penetrates, thanks to the interior fittings, furniture and objects, into life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
On the second floor, we access the charms of the Belle Epoque, with children's costumes and needlework.

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44.7 km

Le Prieuré de Buffon Guesthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

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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49.9 km

Montbard lock

Highlight • Other

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

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50.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

9.69 km

5.83 km

4.14 km

477 m

458 m

150 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

13.1 km

10.7 km

5.00 km

845 m

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Parc Buffon – Montbard lock loop from Montbard

Montbard

Bridge over the Brenne

Parc Buffon

Tour de l'Aubespin

Port of Ravières

Château de Nuits

Le Prieuré de Buffon Guesthouse

Montbard lock

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