Pontailler-sur-Saône – Saint-Jean-de-Losne loop from Auxonne

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Pontailler-sur-Saône – Saint-Jean-de-Losne loop from Auxonne

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Pontailler-sur-Saône – Saint-Jean-de-Losne loop from Auxonne

04:33

79.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24 m for 5 m

After 79.1 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Pontailler-sur-Saône

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The town offers everything you need for a pleasant break: shops, refreshments at the bars, a safe swimming area at the beach, a charming marina, playgrounds for children, and a lovely view of the Saône.

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46.5 km

River View with Lily Pads

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Nice view

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48.3 km

Swan and Boat on the River

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57.5 km

The Saône

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Lovely paved trail along the river. Part of the EuroVelo 6 from the Atlantic to the Black Sea, and also continues along the river all the way down to the Mediterranean

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59.0 km

Saint-Jean-de-Losne

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Saint-Jean-de-Losne lies at the junction of three major waterways: the Saône River, which flows towards the Rhône and the Mediterranean Sea; the Burgundy Canal, which flows towards the Seine and …

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63.2 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin Entrance and Lock

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This spot marks the canal's mouth at the Saône River. The Rhine-Rhône Canal had a turbulent history, with construction interrupted by the French Revolution and finally extending from 1784 to 1832.

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75.3 km

Diversion into the Saône river

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At lock number 20, the diversion of the Saône River, which connects to Auxonne, ends. The Auxonne Canal and its locks were built between 1839 and 1845.

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77.7 km