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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Vézelay town gate – Vézelay loop from Avallon

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Vézelay town gate – Vézelay loop from Avallon

Hard

4.0

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6

riders

Vézelay town gate – Vézelay loop from Avallon

02:59

43.5km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 82 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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20.2 km

Vézelay town gate

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One of the city gates of Vezelay. The pilgrimage route leads through this

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20.7 km

Vézelay

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The Eternal Hill… the arrival at the Basilica of the Madeleine is paid for by the final hill!

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21.2 km

The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine has been listed as UNESCO since 1979. It is one of the starting points of the Santiago de Compostela trail. It is here that Saint Bernard …

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24.6 km

Notre-Dame Church of Saint-Père

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You drive through the winding streets of the picturesque village of Saint-Père in the valley before Vézelay and then the BVlick opens onto this village church! An incredible porch in …

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34.8 km

Château d'Island

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The other Iceland - refreshingly French!

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37.4 km

The Cousin River at Pontaubert and Avallon

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A pretty flat segment along the Le Cousin river from Pontaubert to Avallon. The road is shaded and it is pleasantly cool to cycle along the river. The water is …

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40.6 km

Cycle path along the Cousin

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A beautiful bike path along the Cousins River. You'll see several old mills, two of which are now hotels.

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41.5 km

Historic Climb to Avallon

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Arrival in Avallon a thousand times cooler than from the North. Arrival from the Cousin road, climb through the old stones and arrive on the cobblestones, at the top what 😎

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

13.5 km

6.02 km

2.84 km

694 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

11.4 km

8.83 km

179 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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