Dijon to Tonnerre Self-guided Cycling Tour

Arrival in Dijon

Upon arrival make your way to your first hotel. After check-in you are free to relax or explore Dijon. Delivery of road- book, maps, tourist information... everything you need to succeed your tour. Overnight stay in Dijon.

Dijon – Chateauneuf-en-Auxois: 52km [+377 m / -158 m]

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.

Châteauneuf – Semur en Auxois: 44 km [+330 m / -160 m]

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.

Semur-en Auxois - Montbard: 25 km [+240 m / -280 m]

After the little breakaway out of the canal, you will join the canal again. You will continue your route following the waterside, from one lock house to the other. To learn more about the history of the region, visit the great forge of Buffon, an industrial masterpiece of the 18th century. 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.

Montbard - Chassignelles: 28km [+83 m / -116 m]

On your way to Ancy-le-Franc 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 Ancy-le-Franc and its Château when you arrive in the village. Overnight stay in Ancy-le-Franc.

Chassignelles - Tonnerre : 34km [+98 m / -126 m]

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. Overnight stay in Tonnerre.

Departure

You will take train to Dijon – Train ticket included