Quarré-les-Tombes – Lake Saint-Agnan loop from Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-qui-Vire

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Quarré-Les-Tombes

Quarré-les-Tombes – Lake Saint-Agnan loop from Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-qui-Vire

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Quarré-les-Tombes – Lake Saint-Agnan loop from Abbaye Sainte-Marie de la Pierre-qui-Vire

02:37

40.1km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Morvan

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11.9 km

View of the Countryside Near Quarré-les-Tombes

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12.4 km

Place for rest, picnic... Nearby shops

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12.7 km

Quarré-les-Tombes

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Quarré-les-Tombes is located in the regional natural park of Morvan. It takes its name from the 7th and 10th century sarcophagi found on the north-west facade of the village church.

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12.8 km

The second part of the village's name comes from the large number of empty stone tombs placed in the cemetery surrounding the church. The church is the central location of the village, next to the mayor and not far from a mini-market and a few shops.

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18.8 km

Saint-Léger-Vauban

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Located in the heart of the Morvan forest, the village of Saint-Léger-Vauban is home to some interesting sights such as its 14th century church, its museum retracing the history of Vauban, and the artisanal jam factory "La Trinquelinette".

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23.1 km

La Pierre-qui-Vire Abbey

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The name "Pierre-qui-Vire" (Peter-who-Vire) of this abbey, founded in 1850, comes from a natural feature: a loose rock that can be set in motion by simple pressure. Today, the stone no longer moves and is topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary.

With its modern, clean lines, the abbey stands out. The community of monks who still live there make excellent cheeses. A word to the wise, gourmets.

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33.3 km

Lake Saint-Agnan

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Here you cross the dam of Lac de Saint-Agnan. The lake is beautiful, and there are many places to rest by the water. It provides a habitat for numerous migratory birds, and there are also horse paddocks and cow pastures right on the shore – incredibly idyllic.

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Lake Saint-Agnan

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Located on the border between Yonne, Côte d'Or and Nièvre, the Lac de Saint-Agnan is an artificial lake created in the 1980s. With its air of small Canada, it symbolizes the Morvan Regional Natural Park . It is a very popular site for fishermen, but you can also swim and practice water sports. Note the presence of an inn that can allow you to get water (as was the case for me) and to eat, the opportunities to do so are not legion in the region.

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