View of Vézelay – Bridge over the Cure loop from Saint-Père

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Avallon

Saint-Père

View of Vézelay – Bridge over the Cure loop from Saint-Père

Hard

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View of Vézelay – Bridge over the Cure loop from Saint-Père

04:05

42.6km

900m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.7 km for 201 m

After 42.4 km for 82 m

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14.3 km

View of Vézelay

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When you see it from here, you know what kind of climb awaits you

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15.4 km

Saint-Jacques d'Asquins church

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Very beautiful church with an interesting background. You can only get into the church if you call. The numbers are posted. The lady who takes care of this is there quickly and very polite.

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26.0 km

Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene in Vézelay

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The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine has been listed as UNESCO since 1979. It is one of the starting points of the Santiago de Compostela trail. It is here that Saint Bernard …

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38.5 km

The Two Bridges

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Route ridden with E-bike

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38.5 km

Bridge over the Cure

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On the cure, in Pierre-Perthuis, an old bridge and a modern bridge are found side by side giving this place a special character.

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42.4 km

Notre-Dame Church of Saint-Père

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You drive through the winding alleys of the picturesque village of Saint-Père in the valley before Vézelay, and then the view opens up to this village church! An incredible porch …

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