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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Époisses

Époisses Castle – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Époisses

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Road cycling routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Époisses

Époisses Castle – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Époisses

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Époisses Castle – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Époisses

02:57

69.6km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Bus stop

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292 m

Époisses Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The Château d'Époisses dates from the 6th century. The castle also has a pretty park. You can visit the exterior of the castle and the gardens for more information, go to the castle website: chateaudepoisses.com

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35.7 km

Lock Near Buffon

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One of many locks, this one is near Buffon.

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36.2 km

Buffon's Big Forge

Highlight • Historical Site

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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37.3 km

Le Prieuré de Buffon Guesthouse

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Castle with a lot of atmosphere and very friendly hosts. The rooms are large and clean. The French breakfast is served on the first floor in a knightly atmosphere. A very good restaurant is only 2 minutes away.

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43.6 km

Montbard Castle and Historic Town Center

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Beautiful old town on the Canal du Bourgogne; Castle hill with Gothic town church; campsite with outdoor swimming pool; Starting point for tours in the area, especially to Fontenay Abbey

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44.0 km

Bridge over the Brenne

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44.1 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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44.8 km

Café des Amis

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Excellent restaurant, warm atmosphere and short and seasonal menu, of very good quality, located opposite the market halls.

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69.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.8 km

12.5 km

1.50 km

446 m

219 m

201 m

Surfaces

67.6 km

1.28 km

446 m

219 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

25°C

11°C

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Époisses Castle – Buffon's Big Forge loop from Époisses

Époisses Castle

Lock Near Buffon

Buffon's Big Forge

Le Prieuré de Buffon Guesthouse

Montbard Castle and Historic Town Center

Bridge over the Brenne

Montbard bridge

Café des Amis

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