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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Autun

Couches

Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Couches

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Autun

Couches

Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Couches

Moderate

4.4

(5)

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Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Couches

02:51

46.0km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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184 m

Couches Castle

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What medieval castle is located at the entrance to Couches, it is said to have been the prison where Marguerite de Bourgogne, queen of France and wife of Louis le …

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7.10 km

Canal du Centre

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Quiet flat walk along the canal

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10.9 km

Canal du Centre Greenway (EuroVelo 6)

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The Canal du Centre was built between 1783 and 1793 to ensure communication between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The greenway that runs alongside the canal is part of EuroVelo …

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15.4 km

Canal du Centre

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At the gates of Chagny, the Canal du Center is an ideal place for walks away from road traffic. The setting is superb and shady.

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17.5 km

Canal du Centre at Chagny

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Excellent paved flat bike trail along the historic 1793 Canal du Centre, connecting at Chalon-sur-Saône the transeuropean EuroVelo 6 route (coming from the Black Sea) with the ViaRhôna route and …

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19.0 km

Rully lock

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Rully lock. There are three charging stations for electric bikes behind the old lock keeper's house.

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28.4 km

Lavoir and Place des Platanes, Fountains

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Beautiful resting place

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38.1 km

Mountain Pass

41.7 km

Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune

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Beautiful little town with a bridge that spans the excellent cycle path and the historic Canal du Centre (1793).

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45.6 km

Les Envers

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46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

12.6 km

11.6 km

4.38 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.8 km

11.1 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

28°C

17°C

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Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Couches

Couches Castle

Canal du Centre

Canal du Centre Greenway (EuroVelo 6)

Canal du Centre

Canal du Centre at Chagny

Rully lock

Lavoir and Place des Platanes, Fountains

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