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Saulieu

Alligny-en-Morvan – Chamboux Lake loop from Burgundy

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Mountain biking trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbard

Saulieu

Alligny-en-Morvan – Chamboux Lake loop from Burgundy

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Alligny-en-Morvan – Chamboux Lake loop from Burgundy

04:09

45.9km

900m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.1 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

Saulieu Town Center

Highlight • Settlement

High place of gastronomy, Saulieu is located in the heart of Burgundy. Surrounded by unspoiled and preserved nature, it has many historical monuments, an ideal geographical location and an authentic way of life.

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325 m

Saulieu, Relais Bernard Loiseau

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The town of Saulieu is known, among other things, for its famous hotel and restaurant: Le Relais Bernard Loiseau. It is a very pleasant town bordering the Morvan Regional Natural Park.
Animal sculptor François Pompon was born in the town and a museum is dedicated to him.

For more information: saulieu.fr/musee-francois-pompon

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603 m

Basilica of Saint Andoche, Saulieu

Highlight • Religious Site

The Saint-Andoche church was built in the 12th century and houses the tomb of Saint Andochius.
In 1919 the church received from Pope Benedict XV. awarded the title of minor basilica.
A very interesting church with 50 capitals, ancient paintings, glass ornaments and sculpture.
If you hike the polar bear trail in Saulieu, you will inevitably pass the Saint-Andoche church.

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10.6 km

Small path across a stream

Highlight • Other

Here the trail leads a short distance through the creek, beware of splashing water! It's great fun to drive through here.

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16.0 km

Alligny-en-Morvan

Highlight • Settlement

Alligny-en-Morvan is a small bucolic Morvan village south of Saulieu. It is located on the limit of the Côte-d'Or department and close to the Saône-et-Loire.

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16.5 km

The fortified house of Alligny

Highlight • Castle

The stronghold of Alligny was built in the 12th century and renovated several times. It is also called "castle of Mothe d'Alligny" or "castle of Puy". The castle is surrounded by ditches supplied with water by a stream which empties into the pond right next to it.

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29.8 km

Montmien

Forest

37.9 km

Chamboux Lake

Highlight • Lake

pleasant rest

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38.9 km

Chamboux Lake

Highlight • Lake

Chamboux Lake is an artificial lake built in 1984 and therefore a relatively young reservoir. The trail around the lake is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the water, trees and wildlife.

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45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

10.2 km

4.83 km

3.07 km

305 m

254 m

Surfaces

28.1 km

6.76 km

5.93 km

3.08 km

1.46 km

613 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

22°C

12°C

31 %

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Alligny-en-Morvan – Chamboux Lake loop from Burgundy

Saulieu Town Center

Saulieu, Relais Bernard Loiseau

Basilica of Saint Andoche, Saulieu

Small path across a stream

Alligny-en-Morvan

The fortified house of Alligny

Chamboux Lake

Chamboux Lake

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