Canals & intimate rivers
29,34 Km
1 h 57 min
I cycle often
Cronat
Decize

29,34 km cycling route from Cronat to Decize

Between Loire and Burgundy, on this stage you enter the western Burgundian county of the Nièvre, also known as the Nivernais. You cycle for a short stretch beside the Loire before heading across hilly terrain to join the Canal du Nivernais. A greenway leads to the pretty mariners’ town of Decize, back beside the Loire. A stage for experienced cyclists.

Elevation of the stage

83 m 45 m

Waytypes of the stage

Cycle path: 3,58 km By road: 25,76 km

Surface of the stage

Lisse: 20,80 km Rugueux: 3,58 km Inconnu: 4,97 km

Route

Along calm but hilly roads that don’t present any major difficulties. Then it’s a greenway along the Canal du Nivernais up to St-Léger-des-Vignes. At Decize, be careful of the busier traffic. Note that there are few services on this stage, so stock up on food and drink before setting off.

 

Railway station - SNCF

Decize station
TER (local services) : Dijon > Montchanin > Decize > Nevers

 

Don’t miss

Cronat: a village looking down on the Loire Valley. Only one or two shops and services here.
Thareau: an old port on the Loire
Decize: a pretty mariners’ town centred around a rocky island at the junction of the Loire and the Canal du Nivernais. Historic quarters, St Aré Church and covered market. River activities include trips on a traditional gabare Loire boat.
Nearby: La Machine: a mining museum you can reach via a cycle path from the village of Champvert on the Canal du Nivernais

 

Markets

Decize : Friday morning

 

Tourist Information centre

Decize : +33(0)3 86 25 27 23

Accommodation on the stage

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