Gurgy diversion lock – Auxerre Cathedral loop from Monéteau-Gurgy

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Auxerre

Monéteau

Gurgy diversion lock – Auxerre Cathedral loop from Monéteau-Gurgy

Moderate

4.6

(11)

riders

Gurgy diversion lock – Auxerre Cathedral loop from Monéteau-Gurgy

03:30

55.3km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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455 m

Monetau Bridge and Flower Garden

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A magnificent cycle and walking path along the river from Monetau to the junction with the A6 motorway (you will continue below). On the way, you can admire the river, …

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3.88 km

Start of the Gurgy diversion

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Here the Yonne flows off to the left and the canal continues straight ahead.

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7.65 km

Gurgy diversion lock

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The Dérivation de Gurgy is a short stretch of canal which makes some loops of the Yonne navigable and shortens it. the cycle path along the Yonne leads along it.

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9.35 km

Cycle path along the Yonne in Chemilly-sur-Yonne

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In this area, the cycle path along the Yonne is paved with asphalt which is in excellent condition. It is a dream to drive here, because you can enjoy the …

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16.9 km

First lock on the Burgundy canal

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The Burgundy Canal has 189 locks, this one is lock n°1!

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26.1 km

Joigny Bridge

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27.8 km

Migennes to Joigny via the new Greenway

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Very good and pleasant coating

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51.0 km

Auxerre Cathedral

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The view from the Yonne river is amazing.

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55.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

13.8 km

10.9 km

8.13 km

7.59 km

206 m

Surfaces

28.0 km

10.2 km

8.52 km

8.49 km

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

16°C

5°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2021,From Joigny to Auxerre

The cycle path between Joigny and Auxerre along the Yonne is complete except for section between ecluse d'Epineau and Bassou bridge which is under construction