Château de Châteauneuf – Grand-Pré Lock loop from Châteauneuf

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Château de Châteauneuf – Grand-Pré Lock loop from Châteauneuf

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17.0km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.26 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

View of Châteauneuf Castle

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The postcard view of the castle up in the hill - worth the detour from the core village.

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2.02 km

You will understand the strategic importance of this magnificent medieval castle because as you travel along the canal you will see it from afar. It occupies a strategic position where it completely dominates the valley. You can visit this bastion, as well as the neighboring village which bears the same name. For the visit and for more information visit this website: chateauneuf.bourgognefranchecomte.eu

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2.15 km

Châteauneuf village square

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A truly beautiful village with an impressive castle.

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6.42 km

Panthier Reservoir

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This reservoir has a sandy beach on the south side. A sailing school is on site, 2, 3 and 4 seater canoe rental, sailboat rental.

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11.5 km

Entrance to the Pouilly-en-Auxois Tunnel

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Interesting locks and tunnels

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11.5 km

Burgundy Canal

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Magnificent building, impressive what was technically possible at the end of the 19th century...

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14.0 km

Grand-Pré Lock

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A collection of sculptures created from recycled objects. A whimsical and aesthetic poetry. A must-see.

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15.4 km

Vandenesse-en-Auxois — Canal lock and port

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Pretty Burgundy village of VANDENESSE on the Burgundy canal, well flowered in summer,
- at the foot of ChateauNeuf on the mountain side,
- its port of barges on the Burgundy Canal,
- a picnic area,
- restaurants for all budgets ...

It is the ideal bicycle / hike intersection point for a visit along the canal via the towpath.
We pass through many locks with their lock keepers' houses inhabited all year round and nicely decorated.

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