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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Montbard
Saulieu

Lac des Settons – Settons Lake Dam loop from Burgundy

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Montbard
Saulieu

Lac des Settons – Settons Lake Dam loop from Burgundy

Hard

4.0

(1)

18

riders

Lac des Settons – Settons Lake Dam loop from Burgundy

03:40

57.2km

710m

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 16, 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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490 m

Saulieu, Relais Bernard Loiseau

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The town of Saulieu is known, among other things, for its famous hotel and restaurant: Le Relais Bernard Loiseau. It is a very pleasant town bordering the Morvan Regional Natural …

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752 m

Basilica of Saint Andoche, Saulieu

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The Saint-Andoche church was built in the 12th century and houses the tomb of Saint Andochius.
In 1919 the church received from Pope Benedict XV. awarded the title of minor …

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3

5.56 km

Chamboux Lake

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pleasant rest

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4

24.7 km

Lac des Settons

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The Lac des Settons is the largest lake in the Morvan regional natural park. It is an important leisure center for all water sports practitioners, and an undeniable tourist attraction.

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26.6 km

Settons Lake Dam

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While other dams have a very specific shape, designed to withstand enormous water pressures, this dam was built in a pyramid shape. The water pressure exerted on this dam is …

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37.4 km

Gouloux Waterfall

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The Gouloux jump is a cute little waterfall. You have to take a one kilometer path to get to this natural site. A sign along the road tells you its location.

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40.2 km

Col de la Croix Grenot (643 m)

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Small 3km pass (starting from Saut de Gouloux), with an average slope of 5.5%. A lovely view of the surroundings presents itself to you from the summit.

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47.9 km

Champeau Pond

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This is a medium-sized pond in the forest, ideal for a quick swim. Picnicking is available nearby, with both shaded and sunny spots.

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57.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

2.64 km

610 m

206 m

149 m

147 m

Surfaces

50.5 km

5.47 km

604 m

320 m

237 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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