Cluny – Greenway of Southern Burgundy loop from Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Mâcon

Saint-Gengoux-De-Scissé

Cluny – Greenway of Southern Burgundy loop from Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

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Cluny – Greenway of Southern Burgundy loop from Saint-Gengoux-de-Scissé

04:33

71.0km

690m

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: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.16 km

col des Quatre Vents

Mountain Pass

13.7 km

Cluny

Highlight • Settlement

The town of Cluny was based on the Benedictine monastery (Cluniac Abbey), founded in 910. The abbey was the starting point and center of the Cluniac reform at the beginning …

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16.4 km

Greenway of Southern Burgundy

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely flat trail through nature on a former railway line.

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17.4 km

Bois Clair Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A 1600m tunnel, an experience to be had!

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20.4 km

Col du Bois Clair

Mountain Pass

22.3 km

View of the Château de Berzé-le-Châtel

Highlight • Castle

The Castle of Berzé-le-Châtel
(also known as Forteresse de Berzé) is the largest and best-preserved medieval castle in Southern Burgundy.

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23.1 km

Voie Verte de Bourgogne du sud

Highlight • Other

Voie vertes are really nice to cycle on, no steep inclines or downhills.

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24.4 km

The Voie Verte de Bourgogne du Sud is France's oldest car-free rail trail. It runs for almost 70 kilometers through the vineyards and hills of southern Burgundy between the towns of Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon.

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55.1 km

Voie Bleue along the Saône River

Highlight • Cycleway

From this passage of the Voie Bleue, we have a lovely view of the Saône. Depending on the weather, the color of the water alternates between blue and green.

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55.7 km

Between Tournus and Mâcon

Highlight • River

At this point on the Voie Bleue, the Mouge flows into the Saône. The low water level favors vegetation and the places are known to fishermen for their fish-rich waters. …

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71.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

23.7 km

8.39 km

3.05 km

405 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.4 km

6.36 km

5.96 km

2.03 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

9°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 2, 2025,Voie verte Bourgogne Sud et liaison Voie Bleue

Second day of the V50/V51A section.
The day begins with some beautiful climbs after Cluny. We then emerge into the famous Bois Clair tunnel. The route gradually lights up before us; it's an immersive experience to follow. Between the echoing of the bike's clicking and the raindrops falling, it's a must-see.
Next comes Berzé-le-Châtel. Another steep climb, but the view …

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July 10, 2024,Bourgogne #3 - Pont-de-Vaux à Cluny

With 1.6 km in a tunnel dedicated to bicycles, great. 🤩

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April 18, 2024,Burgund Frühlings Velotour Etappe 4 von Cluny nach Tournus

Today we set off in Cluny at a cool 3°C.
We first drove down into the city center and looked at parts of the old, very impressive monastery complex.
We then went back onto the old railway line, which we followed in parts towards Mâcon. The route runs partly between the TGV line and the expressway, but is still scenic. …

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April 18, 2024,Frankreich-Frühjahrs-Tour 2024, Etappe 12 von Cluny nach Tournus

Today we set off in Cluny at a cool 3°C. We first drove down to the city center and looked at parts of the old, very impressive monastery complex. Then we went back on the old railway line, which we followed in parts towards Macon. The route runs partly between the TGV line and the expressway, but the scenery is …

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