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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

Easy

4.6

(21)

150

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Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

01:27

22.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 21.7 km for 330 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Island of Pleasures, Auxerre

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9.93 km

Pont sur Yonne

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An old and massive stone bridge over the Yonne. It is cycleable and sees a lot of car and truck use, so be careful.

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10.7 km

Belombre Castle

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View of the 18th century castle from the cycle path.

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11.0 km

Yonne River Near Escolives-Sainte-Camille

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Flat, smooth cycle path along the Yonne. From there if you look back you will see a railway bridge. A nice place for a break or a picnic.

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14.9 km

Vaux

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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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15.1 km

Saint-Loup Church of Vaux

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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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18.8 km

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

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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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21.0 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

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Here the path "La Coulée Verte" leads over the former railway bridge. From there you can also get to the pleasure island (L'Île aux Plaisirs).
You also have a beautiful …

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22.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

4.47 km

1.95 km

1.16 km

648 m

542 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

5.72 km

1.44 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 20 July

27°C

11°C

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Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

Island of Pleasures, Auxerre

Pont sur Yonne

Belombre Castle

Yonne River Near Escolives-Sainte-Camille

Vaux

Saint-Loup Church of Vaux

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

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