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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Château-Chinon (Ville)

Moulins-Engilbert

Settons Lake Dam – Settons Lake loop from Moulins-Engilbert

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Château-Chinon (Ville)

Moulins-Engilbert

Settons Lake Dam – Settons Lake loop from Moulins-Engilbert

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Settons Lake Dam – Settons Lake loop from Moulins-Engilbert

07:19

109km

1,660m

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: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Morvan

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.93 km

Étang d'escame

Lake

16.5 km

Le Bois Brûlé

Forest

17.9 km

Le Bois Boulard

Forest

27.4 km

Réservoir de Pannecière

Lake

36.0 km

Panorama of the Pannecière dam

Highlight • Other

44.9 km

Col d'Ouroux (564 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A little difficult to find: the pass is located in the village of Ouroux-en-Morvan, in the area of the church.

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45.6 km

Ouroux-en-Morvan pond

Highlight • Lake

The Ouroux-en-Morvan pond offers an ideal setting for a relaxing break by the water. A small, shaded path circles the pond. You'll find several spots for picnics and simply enjoying the surroundings.

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58.8 km

Settons Lake Dam

Highlight • Structure

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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60.7 km

Lac des Settons

Highlight • Lake

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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67.1 km

Settons Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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67.3 km

Boardwalk at Lac du Crescent

Highlight • Bridge

The view from the bridge is great

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88.3 km

Château-Chinon was originally a Roman oppidum. The town was subsequently built around a feudal castle. It is the capital of Morvan. The city reveals some beautiful assets such as the panorama of Calvary, the Notre-Dame gate and the central fountain.

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109 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

99.8 km

5.59 km

2.06 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

4.26 km

3.17 km

244 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Panorama of the Pannecière dam

Col d'Ouroux (564 m)

Ouroux-en-Morvan pond

Settons Lake Dam

Lac des Settons

Settons Lake

Boardwalk at Lac du Crescent

Château-Chinon Town Center

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