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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Nivernais Canal Cycle Route – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Nivernais Canal Cycle Route – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

Moderate

4.6

(7)

113

riders

Nivernais Canal Cycle Route – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

02:57

72.2km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 72.0 km for 330 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

7.19 km

View of Vaux Village

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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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2

10.1 km

Canal du Nivernais | Belombre lock

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One of the many locks along the canal

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3

25.5 km

Nivernais Canal Cycle Route

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4

36.3 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, you can admire the cliffs that rise majestically above the river.

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5

38.1 km

Beautiful view

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lunch spot on the river in front of the city

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6

38.2 km

View of Mailly-le-Château Castle

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This small village is located in a rich geological location. It is on the border of the limestone plateau of Burgundy and the granite Morvan. Only 540 people live here. Here you will find several wine merchants and even a grocery store open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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38.4 km

Beautiful road with view of Vezelay

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8

38.5 km

Mailly-le-Château Bridge

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Mailly-le-Château is a small village overlooking the Yonne. The origins of the bridge that spans it date back to the end of the 15th century.

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72.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.9 km

11.4 km

1.89 km

1.63 km

542 m

471 m

378 m

Surfaces

69.6 km

2.33 km

265 m

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Thursday 27 August

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17°C

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