The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Paul Bert Bridge loop from Champs-sur-Yonne

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Paul Bert Bridge loop from Champs-sur-Yonne

Moderate

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The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Paul Bert Bridge loop from Champs-sur-Yonne

01:30

25.6km

180m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.58 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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154 m

Vaux

Highlight • Settlement

Vaux was given to the Abbey of St-Julien d’Auxerre from its foundation in the 7th century.
From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the village.

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4.14 km

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

Highlight • River

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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6.06 km

View of the Cathedral of Auxerre

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.21 km

Paul Bert Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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6.86 km

View of Auxerre and the Yonne River

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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25.6 km

Saint-Loup Church of Vaux

Highlight • Religious Site

Vaux was given to the Abbaye St-Julien d'Auxerre from its foundation in the 7th century. The church is dedicated to St-Loup. The rib-vaulted choir is from the 13th century.

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25.6 km

End point

Parking

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