Alongside the Canal of Burgundy you will admire marvellous landscapes and discover small Burgundian villages on this bike tour. From Dijon to Tonnerre, you will cross land known for centuries: Ouche Valley, the Abbey of la Bussière, Châteauneuf, Commarin, the Voûte of Pouilly, the Collégiale St Thibault, Alésia, Flavigny sur Ozerain and its aniseed, the Abbey of Fontenay, Ancy le Franc… and these places are only some of the most important!
Day 1: Arrival in Dijon
Arrive in the afternoon in Dijon. Delivery of road books and maps.
Day 2: Dijon > Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, ~52 km
Leaving the capital of the Dukes of Burgundy by Lake Kir, along the Burgundy Canal. You begin your journey through the wildest part of the Canal: Ouche Valley. On the Road: The Castle Barbirey, the Abbaye de la Bussiere ... You will finish you tour climbing the hill leading to Chateauneuf en Auxois. A great night at the foot of the medieval castle.
Day 3: Chateauneuf-en-Auxois > Semur-en-Auxois, ~44 km
You will start the day by a nice slope, joining back the canal you left the day before. You will have an amazing view on the valley. You will continue through the burgundian countryside. You will be in the heart of the area of Auxois. You will discover its treasures: the Vaults of Pouilly (here Burgundy Canal is underground), the Castle of Eguilly, the Collegiate Church of St Thibault. You will end your day in the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois.
Day 4: Semur-en-Auxois > Montbard, ~25 km
You will continue your route following the waterside, from one lock house to the other. For architecture enthusiasts, don't miss Fontenay Abbey, the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay in Montbard.
Day 5: Montbard > Chassignelles, ~28 km
On your way to Chassignelles you may visit La Grande Forge de Buffon, and other hidden treasures: windmills, washhouses, churches, châteaux… in Aisy, Rougemont, … You can come across barges on the water. You can visit Ancyle-Franc and its Château when you arrive in the village. Overnight stay in Ancy-le-Franc.
Day 6: Chassignelles > Tonnerre, ~34 km
You will carry on following the towpaths alongside the canal of Burgundy to reach your next stop. You will come to the beautiful Valley of the Abbey of Quincy and the Valley of Armançon unless you decide to adventure off and explore the magnificent Renaissance Château of Tanlay. When you get to Tonnerre, you can visit the town and its famous Fosse Dionne turned into a beautiful washhouse.
Day 7: Departure
Possibility of return by train to Dijon.
