⛲ Vézelay washhouse – View of Vézelay loop from Vézelay

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Avallon

Vézelay

⛲ Vézelay washhouse – View of Vézelay loop from Vézelay

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⛲ Vézelay washhouse – View of Vézelay loop from Vézelay

01:56

6.72km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Morvan

Waypoints

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1.08 km

Prachtig uitzicht

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Mooie uitzicht

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1.63 km

Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Vézelay

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The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine has been listed as UNESCO since 1979. It is one of the starting points of the Santiago de Compostela trail. It is here that Saint Bernard …

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2.59 km

⛲ Vézelay washhouse

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A remarkable washhouse below the Vezelay basilica, fed by a clear spring. Perhaps a place of contemplation if we judge by the pious images placed on the edge.

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3.82 km

Saint-Père-sur-la-Cure Bridge

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On the Cure, the very old bridge of St-Père, remodeled several times, has kept its appearance from the end of the 18th century. It is difficult to date the first …

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4.21 km

Notre-Dame Church of Saint-Père

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You drive through the winding alleys of the picturesque village of Saint-Père in the valley before Vézelay, and then the view opens up to this village church! An incredible porch …

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4.35 km

Old Saint-Père church cemetery

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The old village church from the 11th century originally stood here. It was destroyed during the Huguenot Wars and later the village cemetery was set up in the former churchyard. …

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5.25 km

View of Vézelay

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During the ascent towards Vézelay, shortly before reaching the place of pilgrimage, you have this beautiful view up to Sainte Marie-Madeleine.

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6.72 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

1.66 km

961 m

709 m

278 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

2.65 km

716 m

415 m

224 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

June 25, 2025,Burgund: von St. Père nach Vézelay auf dem Jakobsweg und zurück

We did a short circular walk from St. Père to Vézelay and back. We spent a short stretch on the Way of St. James.

The path is easy with slight inclines.

It was very hot at 35 degrees Celsius. So the ice cream in Vézelay and the church were very refreshing.

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