Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent loop from Chalaux

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Clamecy

Chalaux

Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent loop from Chalaux

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Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent loop from Chalaux

02:18

26.7km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 10.9 km for 171 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.16 km

Nice dirt track

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You drive along a dirt and sandy track, enjoying breathtaking views of the hilly landscape. It can get muddy here when it rains.

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8.81 km

Lake Crescent

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This superb Crescent lake is a dam lake which is located on the course of the Cure. All in length, it is suitable for swimming.

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9.18 km

Crescent Dam

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The Crescent Dam was built between 1929 and 1932. A gravity dam, it is 330 meters long and 37 meters high. Its width at the base is 24 meters and …

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20.8 km

Stone Cross and Church in Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan

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21.0 km

Col de Marigny

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The view is magnificent but you have to hang on in winter!

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23.2 km

Lake Crescent

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Swimming very pleasant in summer weather.

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24.4 km

Lac du Crescent

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26.5 km

Chalaux Mill

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Very dedicated owner who is restoring the old mill on a voluntary basis and at the same time uses it as a place to stroll and relax.

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26.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

9.70 km

1.99 km

1.23 km

Surfaces

9.76 km

9.41 km

7.55 km

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

12°C

6°C

45 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Lake Crescent – Lake Crescent loop from Chalaux

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Lake Crescent

Crescent Dam

Stone Cross and Church in Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan

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