Tour Code BGC6C

NORTH BURGUNDY Highlights Cycling along the river, Salmon - and trout farms, Visit and tasting in a Crémant-Cave, medieval Cities

LEISURE CYCLING ALONG THE CANAL DU NIVERNAIS SELF-GUIDED CYCLING TOUR

Cycling along the Canal du Nivernais in Northern Burgundy is a real pleasure. You are cycling Joigny Y o on the towpath along picturesque villages and gorgeous nature. You also have the possibility n n to enjoy the French cuisine and to discover the charm of this beautiful area. The dynamic cities e of and Joigny are definitely worth a visit. Auxerre

DIFFICULTY KM LENGTH ARRIVAL Day 4 Clamecy - Auxerre 64 km 210 6 days Daily 5 nights 18.03. - 31.10.21 You continue your path along the Canal du Nivernais. Wood was carried from the Morvan forest to the capital of Paris in medieval times. You Clamecy are passing the Rochers du Saussois, a popular C

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you can learn more about trout breeding and buy a i local products. Afterwards you can discover the s cute medieval village of Cravant. Then you are cycling further to the Caves de Bailly, where you Châtillon-en-Bazois enjoy a Crémant tasting. Next you arrive in Auxerre. This magnificent town has a wonderful city centre with its impressive cathedral, its former abbey Saint Loi Germain and the typical half-timbered houses. re Decize

ROUTE CHARACTERISTICS

Mainly on cycling paths along the Canal du Nivernais, without climbs. Day 1 Decize Arrival in Decize and overnight stay. SERVICE INCLUDED

5 nights in good 2-3-star-hotels/Chambres Day 2 Decize - Châtillon-en-Bazois d’Hôtes in room with private facilities 48 km Daily breakfast Personal welcome meeting You leave Decize and start this beautiful cycling 1 tasting of Crémant in Bailly holiday along the Canal du Nivernais. This canal Daily luggage transfer connects the Loire with the river. You arrive Route book, maps and information material in Châtillon-en- Bazois. 24 h Service Hotline GPS-tracks on demand

Day 5 Auxerre - Joigny 35 km PER PERSON

On the new cycling path, you are not only following ROOM the Canal du Nivernais but also the beautiful Yonne with B&B DBL / SGL 564 € / 755 € river. Before your arrival in Joigny you can make a with half-board DBL / SGL 749 € / 940 € stop at „Le Borvo“ a local fish production, where you have the possibility to buy local products. Joigny is a BIKE RENTAL marvellous small town, which is located directly next to the Yonne river. Enjoy your last night and 21-Gear - Hybrid bike 80 € E-Bike (250 € deposit) 165 € stroll through the beautiful city center with its typical French charm. Day 3 Châtillon-en-Bazois - Clamecy POSSIBLE OPTIONS 63 km Day 6 Departure 4-course-diner (Option half-board) Bike-, helmet-, GPS device rental You cycle on the towpath and pass marvellous and After breakfast it is time to say good-bye. Your diverse landscapes. You arrive in Clamecy, a pretty Transfer Auxerre-Decize: 210 € for 4 cycling tour comes to an end. „A bientôt“! persons/bikes little town with half-timbered housed and a lovely atmosphere. Tour without luggage transfer: 499 € p. P. in DBL

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