The route is provisional on this stage of the Canal de Bourgogne à Vélo. It starts north of Auxerre at Vieux Migennes, where a church known as ‘the Railwaymen’s Lourdes’ watches over a major rail junction. The port at Migennes, where the Yonne River is joined by the Canal de Bourgogne, is the starting point into the Burgundian hills.
Route details
From the centre of Migennes-town, take a provisional, unofficial stretch along the canal towpath – there are plans to lay it out properly. For now, you need good bicycle tyres and a mountain bike or hybrid bike for this part of the route.
Gradients and elevation
Slope breakdown
Road types
- Cycle path
- Routes reserved for cyclists and pedestrians (greenways, cycle tracks, towpaths), separated from cars for maximum safety.
- Shared road
- Quiet minor roads with little traffic (unless otherwise stated in the stage details). Shared with cars (stay alert).
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
- Provisional
- Section on a road or cycle path awaiting better-quality facilities (see stage details).
Surface
- Smooth
- Asphalt, tarmac or smooth concrete. Optimal comfort.
- Rough
- Fine gravel, compacted stabilised surface or worn tarmac. Less comfortable, vibrations possible.
- Natural
- Dirt, grass, roots or stones. Under 5%: short sections with little impact. Higher percentage: route suited to mountain or gravel bikes only.
- Not specified
- Data unavailable or being assessed. Please refer to the detailed stage description.
Don't miss
Migennes: the Gallo-Roman mosaic - Vieux Migennes – Christ-the-King Church, known as ‘The Railwaymen’s Lourdes’ – Brienon-sur-Armançon: the historic fortified town – the collegiate Church of Saint-Loup - Saint-Florentin: the small but lively river port – the large former merchants’ square – the museum on the Florentinois area.
Markets
Migennes: Thursday mornings
Brienon: Friday mornings and the 2nd Sunday morning in each month
