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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Asnières-En-Montagne

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Les Essarts

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Asnières-En-Montagne

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Les Essarts

Hard

5.0

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Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Les Essarts

03:25

55.8km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Montbard

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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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13.0 km

Montbard bridge

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Magnificent stone bridge which spans the Brenne in the center of Montbard. The bridge is paved, and offers you splendid views of both banks and the river below.

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14.5 km

Montbard lock

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

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20.5 km

Buffon's Big Forge

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A masterpiece of 18th century industrial heritage, it is made up of a unique architectural ensemble. A magnificent witness to the scientific genius of the Age of Enlightenment!

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20.9 km

Lock Near Buffon

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One of many locks, this one is near Buffon.

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27.3 km

Canal de Bourgogne

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Beautiful cycle path along the canal

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29.2 km

Old Bridge at Cry

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pretty medieval bridge

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34.1 km

Port of Ravières

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Former fortified village of Yonne, on the Burgundy canal, Ravières is located about sixty kilometers from Auxerre, on the banks of the Armançon river.
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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

17.3 km

11.8 km

4.46 km

1.90 km

150 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

19.7 km

9.69 km

438 m

185 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Les Essarts

Montbard

Montbard bridge

Montbard lock

Buffon's Big Forge

Lock Near Buffon

Canal de Bourgogne

Old Bridge at Cry

Port of Ravières

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