The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

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The Saussois Rocks – The Yonne and the Park Rocks loop from Auxerre Saint-Gervais

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76.5km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 76.3 km for 330 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 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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33.6 km

View of Mailly-le-Château Castle

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This small village is located in a rich geological location. It is on the border of the limestone plateau of Burgundy and the granite Morvan. Only 540 people live here. …

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38.3 km

The Saussois Rocks

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The rocks of Saussois located in the town of Merry-sur-Yonne are very popular with climbing enthusiasts who do not hesitate to come from Paris (located only 200 kilometers) to climb these limestone walls some fifty meters high. .

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41.1 km

The Yonne and the Park Rocks

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Cycling in the Yonne Valley offers a scenic and invigorating ride. You will be surrounded by spectacular rock formations and the tranquil flow of the Yonne River. As you pedal, …

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44.7 km

Junction of the Canal du Nivernais and the Yonne

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Here the canal joins the meanders of the Yonne on several small segments. This is an opportunity to discover the river up close at the Parc woods.

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61.1 km

Vincelles Lock

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Ecluse de Vincelles
With a beautiful lock house and a bridge to cross the canal.

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73.4 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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75.7 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Yonne and Canal du Nivernais

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Here the path "La Coulée Verte" leads over the former railway bridge. From there you can also get to the pleasure island (L'Île aux Plaisirs).
You also have a beautiful …

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76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.1 km

3.14 km

2.06 km

1.56 km

647 m

165 m

Surfaces

65.9 km

8.57 km

2.01 km

165 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 9 November

18°C

9°C

65 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 28, 2022,Einfach mal chillen | Auxerre – Mailly-la-Ville - Auxerre

You can ride extremely relaxed along the Canal du Nivernais, as long as the bike will carry you. Just let it roll. In Mailly-la-Ville there was another tasty discovery at Les Coutas lescoutas.com
Recommended!

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