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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Chalon-Sur-Saône

Sennecey-Le-Grand

Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Sennecey-le-Grand

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Chalon-Sur-Saône

Sennecey-Le-Grand

Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Sennecey-le-Grand

Hard

5.0

(5)

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Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Sennecey-le-Grand

09:21

161km

440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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19.7 km

Chalon-sur-Saône

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Chalon-sur-Saône is a town worth a detour: it is known for its Nicéphore Niepce museum, inventor of photography, but also for its “Chalon dans la rue” festival, which hosts street …

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30.2 km

Canal du Centre

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The Canal du Centre was designed to connect the two major rivers, the Loire and the Saône, for commercial purposes. It links Chalon-sur-Saône, a town on the banks of the …

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36.9 km

Canal du Centre at Chagny

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Excellent paved flat bike trail along the historic 1793 Canal du Centre, connecting at Chalon-sur-Saône the transeuropean EuroVelo 6 route (coming from the Black Sea) with the ViaRhôna route and …

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48.4 km

Route Through the Vineyards

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It is always pleasant to ride among the vineyards. And on small, quiet roads like this one, the pleasure is always greater.

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51.5 km

Canal du Centre Greenway (EuroVelo 6)

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The Canal du Centre was built between 1783 and 1793 to ensure communication between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The greenway that runs alongside the canal is part of EuroVelo …

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56.0 km

Canal du Centre

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At the gates of Chagny, the Canal du Center is an ideal place for walks away from road traffic. The setting is superb and shady.

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101 km

Cycle Path along the Saône

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A hiking or cycling path for pure relaxation and tranquility.

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130 km

Voie Bleue along the Saône River

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From this passage of the Voie Bleue, we have a lovely view of the Saône. Depending on the weather, the color of the water alternates between blue and green.

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161 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.7 km

43.9 km

21.1 km

11.8 km

4.19 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

114 km

22.5 km

22.3 km

1.92 km

661 m

270 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Canal du Centre – Canal du Centre at Chagny loop from Sennecey-le-Grand

Chalon-sur-Saône

Canal du Centre

Canal du Centre at Chagny

Route Through the Vineyards

Canal du Centre Greenway (EuroVelo 6)

Canal du Centre

Cycle Path along the Saône

Voie Bleue along the Saône River

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