Cure Island – Vincelles Lock loop from Vermenton

Routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Vermenton

Cure Island – Vincelles Lock loop from Vermenton

Moderate

4.3

(4)

riders

Cure Island – Vincelles Lock loop from Vermenton

01:32

27.5km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26.8 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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575 m

Lavoir de la Grande Fontaine

Highlight • Historical Site

The washhouse was built in 1863 and extensively restored in 2016. It has two separate entrances.

To prevent a possible rise in the river water, the floor of the washhouse …

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1.44 km

Cure Island

Highlight • Natural

Quiet island in the Cure behind the old mill. If you like, you can bring boules balls.

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11.4 km

the Yonne River

Highlight • Other

Here there is a nice opportunity to cool off in the Yonne River. With a shady spot and a gently sloping bank. In addition, a wonderful view and peace, away from the bike path.

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11.8 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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11.8 km

Mouth of the Canal du Nivernais into the Yonne

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The Canal du Nivernais is outstanding in terms of landscape. It was built in the 18th and 19th centuries to transport wood from Morvan to Paris.

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12.8 km

Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

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The building is listed as a historical monument by order of January 11, 1941.

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19.3 km

Town Gate of Cravant

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful little village with many sights, e.g. washhouse, dungeon and lovingly restored houses

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19.4 km

Irancy

Highlight • Settlement

We may pass Cravant, located on the national 6, more than we stop there, and that's a shame. This village indeed conceals interesting witnesses of the Middle Ages, starting with …

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