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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Buffon

Buffon's Big Forge – Fontenay Abbey loop from Buffon

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Buffon

Buffon's Big Forge – Fontenay Abbey loop from Buffon

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Buffon's Big Forge – Fontenay Abbey loop from Buffon

01:34

27.2km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Abbaye cistercienne de Fontenay

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150 m

Buffon's Big Forge

Highlight • Historical Site

A masterpiece of 18th century industrial heritage, it is made up of a unique architectural ensemble. A magnificent witness to the scientific genius of the Age of Enlightenment!

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13.0 km

Fontenay Abbey

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The Abbey of Fontenay is one of the "daughters" of Citeaux. The Cistercian movement was founded by Bernard de Clairvaux, in Clairvaux itself in the current department of Aube, in …

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19.4 km

Bridge over the Brenne

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19.5 km

Viewpoint over the Brenne

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An interestingly designed public space near the bridge over the Brenne River, a prime spot with a view, a bridgehead, and a city terrace. Designed by local architects Atelier B2A, 2019.

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20.9 km

Montbard lock

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Flat and pleasant route along the canal with a view of certain areas of Montbard, notably the tower.

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25.6 km

Buffon's Little Forge

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The small forge of Buffon is a beautiful property, which is unfortunately privately owned and should not be accessed by vehicles.

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27.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

8.98 km

2.10 km

1.50 km

551 m

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

1.94 km

909 m

565 m

446 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Buffon's Big Forge

Fontenay Abbey

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Viewpoint over the Brenne

Montbard lock

Buffon's Little Forge

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