Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Escamps

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Escamps

Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Escamps

Moderate

5.0

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Pont sur Yonne – The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais loop from Escamps

02:58

48.2km

450m

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: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.32 km

Sainte-Reine Chapel

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The Sainte-Reine chapel seems to have been started with the apse towards the end of the 15th century. and built in several stages until the beginning of the 17th century. …

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22.3 km

Yonne River Near Escolives-Sainte-Camille

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Flat, smooth cycle path along the Yonne. From there if you look back you will see a railway bridge. A nice place for a break or a picnic.

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23.3 km

Pont sur Yonne

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An old and massive stone bridge over the Yonne. It is cycleable and sees a lot of car and truck use, so be careful.

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26.3 km

Saint-Loup Church of Vaux

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Vaux was given to the Abbaye St-Julien d'Auxerre from its foundation in the 7th century. The church is dedicated to St-Loup. The rib-vaulted choir is from the 13th century.

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30.2 km

The Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais

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The old watermill has obviously not been in operation for a long time, but it offers you a nice view from the bike path.

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32.1 km

View of Auxerre and the Yonne River

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A magnificent view of Auxerre (especially the cathedral) on the Yonne river.
Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department, and there you will find many cafes, restaurants, shops and beautiful places along the river.

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33.8 km

Porte de Ville

Archaeological Site

48.2 km

End point

Parking

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