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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Avallon
Cussy-Les-Forges

Semur en Auxois – Vézelay loop from Cussy-les-Forges

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Avallon
Cussy-Les-Forges

Semur en Auxois – Vézelay loop from Cussy-les-Forges

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Semur en Auxois – Vézelay loop from Cussy-les-Forges

07:59

129km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 99.4 km for 82 m

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Bus stop

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12.4 km

Époisses Castle

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The Château d'Époisses dates from the 6th century. The castle also has a pretty park. You can visit the exterior of the castle and the gardens for more information, go to the castle website: chateaudepoisses.com

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25.4 km

Semur en Auxois

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74.8 km

Cousin Valley

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Superb road in all seasons!

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79.2 km

Magnificent view of Avallon

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To do for the magnificent view of the city. Be careful of road traffic during rush hours.

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82.0 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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87.8 km

Château d'Island

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The other Iceland - refreshingly French!

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95.8 km

Château de Pierre-Perthuis

Castle

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99.4 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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102 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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129 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

104 km

13.8 km

4.41 km

4.02 km

1.71 km

471 m

Surfaces

123 km

3.51 km

1.71 km

481 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

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