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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Burgundy canal lock – Gurgy diversion lock loop from Héry

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Burgundy canal lock – Gurgy diversion lock loop from Héry

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4.1

(14)

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Burgundy canal lock – Gurgy diversion lock loop from Héry

04:23

69.0km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

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13.3 km

Burgundy canal lock

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19.5 km

Canal de Bourgogne at Brienon-sur-Armançon

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Good news: the Migennes Esnon section of the Burgundy canal, stony and not very passable, has just been completed on the other bank by a magnificent section of perfectly asphalted …

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28.3 km

First lock on the Burgundy canal

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The Burgundy Canal has 189 locks, this one is lock n°1!

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33.2 km

Étang de Bonnard

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Nice well marked path on foot or by bike to go up the Yonne left bank

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37.4 km

Cycle path along the Yonne in Chemilly-sur-Yonne

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In this area, the cycle path along the Yonne is paved with asphalt which is in excellent condition. It is a dream to drive here, because you can enjoy the …

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39.1 km

Gurgy diversion lock

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The Dérivation de Gurgy is a short stretch of canal which makes some loops of the Yonne navigable and shortens it. the cycle path along the Yonne leads along it.

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42.8 km

Start of the Gurgy diversion

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Here the Yonne flows off to the left and the canal continues straight ahead.

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54.6 km

View of Auxerre and Saint-Étienne Cathedral from the Bridge

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There is a good view of the riverside city from here and from the other bridges.

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69.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

12.6 km

11.1 km

9.15 km

6.34 km

184 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

16.6 km

11.6 km

6.24 km

478 m

253 m

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