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Nevers

Bona

Merle Pond – The Cow on the Roof loop from Bona

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Mountain biking trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Nevers

Bona

Merle Pond – The Cow on the Roof loop from Bona

Moderate

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Merle Pond – The Cow on the Roof loop from Bona

04:10

47.3km

770m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.4 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.97 km

Dead Man's Tomb

Highlight • Other

A local legend says that two travelers were killed by bandits here in the 18th century. The burial is always flowered regularly by the inhabitants of the village.

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27.3 km

Étang du Merle

Highlight • Lake

The tour of the pond is nice to do both on foot and by mountain bike.

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27.7 km

Merle Pond

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

A protected and wild setting of 17 ha. There is a campsite, a sandy beach, and swimming is supervised in July and August. Rental of canoes and kayaks, pedal boats …

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32.9 km

The Cow on the Roof

Highlight • Structure

Do not miss! A special sculpture of a cow placed high above the entrance. Try asking the locals why and how it ended up there...

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47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

10.6 km

1.14 km

1.13 km

Surfaces

35.0 km

7.23 km

4.91 km

186 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Friday 22 May

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Merle Pond – The Cow on the Roof loop from Bona

Dead Man's Tomb

Étang du Merle

Merle Pond

The Cow on the Roof

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