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Burgundy Canal by bike, from Tonnerre to Dijon in 6 days

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Set off on the Burgundy Canal by bike from Tonnerre and enjoy a unique experience. 6 days to visit authentic villages, enjoy the heart of charming countryside and magnificent landscapes.

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The Burgundy Canal by bike, discovering Burgundian heritage

 

 

The cycle path that runs along the Burgundy canal between Tonnerre and Dijon is an essential cycling route for cyclists. Discover the Burgundian heritage with cultural and gastronomic stops that will leave you with lifetime's memories.

 

Highlights of the tour :

  • The Renaissance castle of Tanlay
  • Ancy le Franc
  • Quincy Abbey
  • Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
  • Abbey of Fontenay
  • Village of Commarin
  • Dijon

 

Day 1 - Tonnerre - Ancy-le-Franc / Pacy-sur-Armançon - 26 or 34 Km


Arrival in the morning in Tonnerre, reception and handling of the bikes before departure.
Discover on your journey, the magnificent Renaissance castle of Tanlay (not included). You can visit it or continue to discover the magnificent valley of the Abbey of Quincy. The rest of this journey will take you to a second Renaissance work: the village of Ancy-le-Franc. Take advantage of a guided tour  until 4 or 5 p.m. depending on the season (not included).
Dinner and overnight in Ancy-le-Franc or Pacy-sur-Armançon.

 

Day 2 - Ancy-le-Franc / Pacy-sur-Armançon - Montbard - 30 or 37 Km


After breakfast, departure for Montbard. You will discover La Grande Forge de Buffon, and other lesser-known wonders, but all as charming as the mills, washhouses, churches, castles in Aisy or Rougemont. Take the time to discover and visit the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay by adding a further 20 km to you ritinerary for the day..
Dinner and overnight in Montbard.

 

Day 3 - Montbard - Semur-en-Auxois - 35 to 55 km


TThe Burgundy Canal gently winds its way away from the Brenne valley to reach its watershed. The Pouillenay ladder, with its 37 locks spread over 12 km, represents a monumental challenge for the bargemen of yesteryear. For cyclists, it's a unique opportunity to watch the fascinating spectacle of the locks being manoeuvred in complete peace and quiet.
At the end of the day, you will be able to appreciate the calm at the edge of the Burgundy Canal and discover the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois.

Dinner and overnight in Semur-en-Auxois.

 

Day 4 - Semur-en-Auxois - Châteauneuf-en-Auxois - 50 Km


Crossing the Auxois and its groves with discovery of the Collegiate Church of St Thibault, the Château d'Eguilly, the Voûtes de Pouilly (the Burgundy Canal is underground), the village and the castle of Châteauneuf or that of Commarin. You probably won't have time to visit everything!

Dinner and overnight in Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
 

 

Day 5 - Châteauneuf-en-Auxois - Dijon - 50 Km


You are now crossing the wildest part of the Burgundy Canal: the Ouche valley. In its perpendicular valleys you can admire the Château de Barbirey and the Abbey of Bussière.
Your last stage reaches Dijon via Lake Kir. Here you are in the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy and of gastronomy.
Overnight in Dijon

 

Day 6 : End of the circuit

 

Your stay ends after breakfast. You have the option of adding an extra night in Dijon.

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General information :

  • 6 days and 5 nights
  • Standard version : 2 to 4* hotels or guesthouses
  • Prices for children: contact us.

 

The dates 2025:

  • Departure between March and October
  • Departure from Tonnerre, from Monday to Thursday


Included :

  • 5 nights with breakfasts
  • 4 dinners (except in Dijon)
  • Personalized welcome
  • Train ticket from Dijon to Tonnerre
  • Luggages transportation
  • GPS App
  • Assistance in case of breakdown (except puncture).

 

Not included :

  • Transport to the place of departure
  • Personal expenses
  • Visits other than those included in the program
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site.

 

The options :

  • Standard bike or ebike rental
  • Additional night(s) at the start or end of the tour in Tonnerre or Dijon
  • Theft guarantee for the rented bike
  • Cancellation insurance
  • Reduction from 3 people.

 

Level :
1 2 3 4 5 6

 

 

Ground :
Flat, very smooth roads and paths. Program with 80% cycle paths and towpaths. When the track is bad, small parallel roads with little traffic.

 

 

Weather :
Pleasant, little precipitations, localized rains.
Spring: 15/20 ° C - Summer: Hot and dry 25/30 ° C.

 

 

Technicality:
26 to 55 km of cycling per day, or about 2 to 5 hours.
Easy to follow route, accessible to all cyclists.

 

 

Bibliography :

Bike guide: the tour of Burgundy by bike 

 

 

Additional nights :
An additional night is offered to you at the start and end of your stay in Tonnerre or Dijon.

 

 

Meals:

  • Breakfasts: generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice) or buffet.
  • Lunches: not included
  • Dinners: at the hotel or at the guesthouse (not included in Dijon)

 

The bike :

  • Rental bike: 21-speed standard bike which will be given to you upon your arrival. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave this bike at the last hotel and inform the reception.
  • Personal bike: We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the tour, you will need to take care of your own bicycle.

 

Assistance :
Assistance in the event of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

 


Luggage :
They are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person (max. 20 kg).

 

Roadbook :
We will provide you with detailed maps and a description of the routes when you arrive at the first hotel. We will also give you vouchers for hotels and restaurants as well as luggage tags.

 

Transport :

  • By train: regional station (TER) in Tonnerre.
  • By road: Tonnerre is on the A6 (Paris-Lyon)
  • By plane: Auxerre or Paris airport


Cancellation insurance :
In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.

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