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: March 19, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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5.69 km

Nivernais Canal

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The Nivernais canal is the least used of the four canals running through Burgundy. It connects the Loire river to the Yonne river near Auxerre, via a 196 kilometer route. …

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12.5 km

Ab jetzt am Kanal du Nivernais entlang !!!

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we are now happy to be able to drive along the Canal du Nivernais.
It is more entertaining here than the part we drove along the Loire.
Here too, the …

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12.6 km

Champvert: Junction of EV6 and V51 – Tour de Bourgogne by Bike

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16.2 km

Path Along the Canal

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16.8 km

Lock on the Canal du Nivernais

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As can often be seen on the canals, there are these special locks to admire.

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17.7 km

Saint-Léger-des-Vignes Hydroelectric Power Plant

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33.8 km

Bridge over the Aron with a view of the statue

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While this bridge allows you to cross the Aron River with a beautiful view of the river, when you look up you cannot ignore the statue of Notre-Dame du Nivernais …

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35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

4.16 km

2.88 km

182 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

7.97 km

939 m

108 m

Elevation

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Nivernais Canal

Ab jetzt am Kanal du Nivernais entlang !!!

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Path Along the Canal

Lock on the Canal du Nivernais

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