Vincelles Lock – Pont sur Yonne loop from Champs - Saint-Bris

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Champs-Sur-Yonne

Vincelles Lock – Pont sur Yonne loop from Champs - Saint-Bris

Easy

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354

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Vincelles Lock – Pont sur Yonne loop from Champs - Saint-Bris

01:52

31.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.0 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 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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6.62 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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12.2 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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18.9 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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20.8 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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29.3 km

Vaux

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Vaux was given to the Abbey of St-Julien d’Auxerre from its foundation in the 7th century.
From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the village.

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31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

3.08 km

2.37 km

850 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

8.22 km

957 m

451 m

411 m

137 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

21°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2026,Zur Altstadt von Auxerre, am Ufer der Yonne

Even the backdrop of the old town with the mighty Saint Etienne Cathedral and the Abbaye Saint Germain, which tower high above the river Yonne, is visible from Weiher. Impressive are the many alleys with the colorful half-timbered houses and especially a visit to the two churches, where you can only marvel at the Gothic architecture and the incredible height …

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