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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Avallon

Cussy-Les-Forges

Vézelay – Vézelay town gate loop from Cussy-les-Forges

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Avallon

Cussy-Les-Forges

Vézelay – Vézelay town gate loop from Cussy-les-Forges

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Vézelay – Vézelay town gate loop from Cussy-les-Forges

08:08

133km

1,130m

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 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Morvan

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12.4 km

Époisses Castle

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The Château d'Époisses dates from the 6th century. The castle also has a pretty park. You can visit the exterior of the castle and the gardens for more information, go to the castle website: chateaudepoisses.com

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25.4 km

Semur en Auxois

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74.8 km

Cousin Valley

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Superb road in all seasons!

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79.2 km

Magnificent view of Avallon

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To do for the magnificent view of the city. Be careful of road traffic during rush hours.

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81.1 km

The Cousin River at Pontaubert and Avallon

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A pretty flat segment along the Le Cousin river from Pontaubert to Avallon. The road is shaded and it is pleasantly cool to cycle along the river. The water is …

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86.8 km

Château d'Island

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The other Iceland - refreshingly French!

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94.9 km

Château de Pierre-Perthuis

Castle

101 km

Vézelay

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The Eternal Hill… the arrival at the Basilica of the Madeleine is paid for by the final hill!

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101 km

Vézelay town gate

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One of the city gates of Vezelay. The pilgrimage route leads through this

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133 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

118 km

4.87 km

4.41 km

3.96 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

126 km

4.99 km

1.65 km

344 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Époisses Castle

Semur en Auxois

Cousin Valley

Magnificent view of Avallon

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Château d'Island

Vézelay

Vézelay town gate

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