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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Château-Chinon (Ville)

Aunay-En-Bazois

Étang de Baye – Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois loop from Aunay-en-Bazois

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Château-Chinon (Ville)

Aunay-En-Bazois

Étang de Baye – Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois loop from Aunay-en-Bazois

Moderate

4.5

(12)

2,347

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Étang de Baye – Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois loop from Aunay-en-Bazois

03:30

60.3km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 30.0 km for 6 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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13.4 km

Étang de Baye

Highlight • Lake

The Baye pond has an equipped beach where you can take a break and swim.

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26.5 km

Mingot canal bridge

Highlight • Other

29.4 km

Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois

Highlight • Castle

This small isolated village in the heart of the Nièvre is located on the edge of the Nivernais canal and has a very pretty castle. In its center you will find a few shops as well as an inn.

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29.7 km

View of the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois

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The castle is a hidden place in Burgundy, surrounded by the Canal du Nivernais and the Aron River. Its gardens are labeled "Remarkable Garden".

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30.0 km

Chatillion

Highlight • Other

30.1 km

Along the Aron on the greenway of the Nivernais Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This greenway is a great opportunity to follow the banks of the river and admire it up close. Smooth asphalt also helps a bit.

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33.3 km

Canal

Highlight • River

42.6 km

Fleury House

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Swimming and picnic possible

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60.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

26.0 km

1.96 km

592 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.5 km

4.30 km

592 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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January 23, 2025,Bazolles - Canal du Nivernais

The journey through central France continues along the old French canal system. It runs along the edge of the Morvan National Park and offers picturesque views along the way.

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Étang de Baye

Mingot canal bridge

Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois

View of the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois

Chatillion

Along the Aron on the greenway of the Nivernais Canal

Canal

Fleury House

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