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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Beaune
Santenay

Canal du Centre – Greenway of the Canal du Centre loop from Santenay-les-Bains

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Beaune
Santenay

Canal du Centre – Greenway of the Canal du Centre loop from Santenay-les-Bains

Moderate

4.5

(27)

176

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Canal du Centre – Greenway of the Canal du Centre loop from Santenay-les-Bains

03:15

56.5km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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189 m

Santenay

Highlight • Settlement

Santenay is a charming wine-growing village in Côte-d’Or. It consists of renowned vineyards, thermal baths and the Sorine mill, offering a beautiful harmony between nature and tradition.

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1.69 km

Canal du Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet flat walk along the canal

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15.7 km

Greenway of the Canal du Centre

Highlight • Cycleway

Very good quality road in the forest, partially shaded, without cars because of the cycle path. In total, the Canal du Center greenway is 129 km long and goes from Chalon to Digoin.

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23.3 km

La Motte Lock

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Beautiful stretch of road between Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune and Montchanin with locks.

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24.9 km

A descent (or a climb) where 7 beautiful locks of the canal du center are linked.

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25.7 km

from here it goes downhill on both sides, with very nice views

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28.3 km

Étang de Montchanin

Lake

8

46.9 km

Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune

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Beautiful little town with a bridge that spans the excellent cycle path and the historic Canal du Centre (1793).

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53.1 km

Canal section

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Here the channel was sealed and in the picture you can see it in a dry state

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56.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.6 km

10.8 km

1.51 km

1.41 km

165 m

Surfaces

51.8 km

3.24 km

1.41 km

106 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Monday 13 July

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