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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Château-Chinon (Ville)
Planchez

Settons Lake Dam – Settons Lake loop from Planchez

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Château-Chinon (Ville)
Planchez

Settons Lake Dam – Settons Lake loop from Planchez

Moderate

4.2

(24)

145

riders

Settons Lake Dam – Settons Lake loop from Planchez

02:08

30.3km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Morvan

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1

9.98 km

Boardwalk at Lac du Crescent

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The view from the bridge is great

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10.7 km

Beach

Beach

3

12.3 km

Lake of Settons

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You can cycle all the way around the lake on paths and wooden bridges, although it can get busy with bathers, walkers and other cyclists.

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14.8 km

Settons Lake Dam

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While other dams have a very specific shape, designed to withstand enormous water pressures, this dam was built in a pyramid shape. The water pressure exerted on this dam is …

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15.3 km

Lac des Settons North

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Lac des Settons is the best-known water point in the Morvan Regional Nature Park. Its popularity is not usurped. Come, you too can enjoy this emblematic place.

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17.0 km

Lac des Settons

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The Lac des Settons is the largest lake in the Morvan regional natural park. It is an important leisure center for all water sports practitioners, and an undeniable tourist attraction.

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18.2 km

Les Branlasses Watersports Center – Lac des Settons

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Les Branlasses is a nautical base around the Lac des Settons. You can go around it by bike on pretty marked paths.

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8

18.8 km

View of Lac des Settons

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Small lookout tower where you have a nice view of the lake

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24.0 km

Settons Lake

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If you venture to the edge of the lake you will find a magnificent footbridge, the Passerelle du Chemin du Pélerin, which crosses the lake. It's worth the detour !

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30.3 km

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Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.4 km

10.5 km

1.11 km

254 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

7.63 km

3.69 km

455 m

269 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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