Tonnerre – Canal de Bourgogne at Tanlay loop from Saint-Florentin - Vergigny

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Vergigny

Tonnerre – Canal de Bourgogne at Tanlay loop from Saint-Florentin - Vergigny

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Tonnerre – Canal de Bourgogne at Tanlay loop from Saint-Florentin - Vergigny

06:49

118km

190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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26.8 km

Burgundy Canal

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A long ribbon of water crossing the countryside for 242 kilometers: here is the Burgundy Canal, which connects the Yonne to the Saône and Migennes to Saint-Jean-de-Losne. For some, it …

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29.3 km

Fosse Dionne and the town of Tonnerre

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The Dionne pit is a karst spring known as the Vaucluse source. It is in fact a resurgence located in the city center of Tonnerre. His presence is at the …

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29.8 km

Tonnerre is a small village with character nicknamed "La petite Venise bourguignonne". To see among others: the perpetual waters of the mysterious Fosse Dionne, the Saint-Pierre Church, the Hôtel Dieu …

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30.5 km

Towpath of the Canal de Bourgogne

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Along the Canal de Bourgogne are still the historic locks including the Schleusnerhouses preserved.

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60.9 km

Ancy-le-Franc Castle

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The castle of Ancy-le-Franc is a pure marvel of the French Renaissance. It’s a real palace! A gem you wouldn't expect to find in the countryside. The richness of its …

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72.0 km

Lock 85 - Lezinnes

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Set up for the section of the canal opened to traffic in 1832 (from Pont-de-Pany to Tonnerre). Located on the right bank, the lock keeper's house is built of coated …

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82.4 km

Canal de Bourgogne at Tanlay

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Small village are small port is the opportunity to eat with a good pizza or local products in the Picoche grocery store. I recommend the parsley and the gougères hum. The Château de Tanlay is also worth a detour.

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96.3 km

Canal de Bourgogne

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A great route along the Burgundy Canal. Wonderful peace and quiet.

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118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

81.8 km

22.6 km

8.42 km

4.33 km

705 m

299 m

168 m

Surfaces

88.5 km

24.9 km

3.52 km

1.12 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Monday 12 October

23°C

12°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2024,Laroche-Migennes à Chassignelles

After a night spent in a hold school hotel in the town of Pont-sur-yonne and to avoid the sordid campsite with the promising name of "the island of love", I took a TER, fearing to find myself like the make sure to drive sometimes on busy departmental roads and on dirt, muddy paths that are barely passable with my load. …

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June 12, 2026,🇫🇷 Tour de Bourgogne_7: Migennes - Chassignelles

The beautiful weather predicted yesterday for tomorrow has not yet arrived today . . . and it's been like this for days. Instead, a strong wind blew during the night and the tents were ready to be packed up . . . also nice! And as long as it doesn't rain while cycling, it's nice! You can talk yourself into …

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