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The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Vincelles Lock loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Vincelles Lock loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

Moderate

4.4

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The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Vincelles Lock loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

02:34

42.9km

120m

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: April 16, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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949 m

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

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Here the path "La Coulée Verte" leads over the former railway bridge. From there you can also get to the pleasure island (L'Île aux Plaisirs).
You also have a beautiful …

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1.30 km

Island of Pleasures, Auxerre

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3.22 km

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

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The old watermill has obviously not been in operation for a long time, but it offers you a nice view from the bike path.

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7.07 km

Saint-Loup Church of Vaux

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Vaux was given to the Abbaye St-Julien d'Auxerre from its foundation in the 7th century. The church is dedicated to St-Loup. The rib-vaulted choir is from the 13th century.

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10.1 km

Pont sur Yonne

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An old and massive stone bridge over the Yonne. It is cycleable and sees a lot of car and truck use, so be careful.

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10.9 km

Belombre Castle

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View of the 18th century castle from the cycle path.

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11.1 km

Yonne River Near Escolives-Sainte-Camille

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Flat, smooth cycle path along the Yonne. From there if you look back you will see a railway bridge. A nice place for a break or a picnic.

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26.0 km

Vincelles Lock

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Ecluse de Vincelles
With a beautiful lock house and a bridge to cross the canal.

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42.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

6.87 km

2.74 km

1.11 km

688 m

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

7.39 km

1.21 km

907 m

221 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais – Vincelles Lock loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

Island of Pleasures, Auxerre

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

Saint-Loup Church of Vaux

Pont sur Yonne

Belombre Castle

Yonne River Near Escolives-Sainte-Camille

Vincelles Lock

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