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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Montbard

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Montbard

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Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Montbard

01:33

24.7km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 430 m for 56 m

After 3.11 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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364 m

Viewpoint over the Brenne

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An interestingly designed public space near the bridge over the Brenne River, a prime spot with a view, a bridgehead, and a city terrace. Designed by local architects Atelier B2A, 2019.

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544 m

Parc Buffon

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The Parc of Buffon was created between 1733 and 1742, above Buffon and offers a wonderful view over Montbard and the Brenne valley. The park is made up of 14 …

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1.05 km

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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1.39 km

Bridge over the Brenne

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3.28 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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7.97 km

Buffon's Little Forge

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The small forge of Buffon is a beautiful property, which is unfortunately privately owned and should not be accessed by vehicles.

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9.43 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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18.3 km

View of Quincy-le-Vicomte

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typical small village in the hills of Burgundy

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24.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

9.62 km

3.49 km

1.01 km

366 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

2.75 km

731 m

240 m

232 m

209 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

32°C

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Montbard lock – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Montbard

Viewpoint over the Brenne

Parc Buffon

Montbard

Bridge over the Brenne

Montbard lock

Buffon's Little Forge

Buffon's Big Forge

View of Quincy-le-Vicomte

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