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Gaston Bachelard loop

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France

Great East

Gaston Bachelard loop

Hard

5.0

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Gaston Bachelard loop

03:14

30.6km

670m

Gravel riding

Born in Bar-sur-Aube in 1884, Gaston Bachelard grew up among these hills and rivers before becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. An observer of the world, he was as interested in natural elements as in the way they nourish the imagination. This circuit crosses the landscapes…

by Aube en Champagne Attractivité

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.3 km for 227 m

After 30.3 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

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11.5 km

Bligny

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You see more and more champagne producers and vineyards along your path. It's normal. You are in the second largest champagne producing region after Reims and Epernay. The Château de …

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16.1 km

Meurville viewpoint

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From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Meurville. An orientation table allows you to better appreciate the surroundings.

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27.8 km

Bar-sur-Aube

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Two rivers cross the pretty town of Bar-sur-Aube. These are the Aube river which gives its name to the department and the Bresse. Numerous Champagne vineyard hillsides surround it, which makes it a renowned place for the production of champagne.

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30.4 km

View of Bar-sur-Aube from Sainte-Germaine Hill

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A bucolic place to start some very beautiful hikes. It is a paragliding departure point. This ancient barred spur (Gallo-Roman) overlooks Bar-Sur-Aube and the Aube valley.

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30.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

5.55 km

3.04 km

2.04 km

180 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

4.32 km

3.46 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

29°C

10°C

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Comments

March 7, 2025

Born in Bar-sur-Aube in 1884, Gaston Bachelard grew up among these hills and rivers before becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. An observer of the world, he was as interested in natural elements as in the way they nourish the imagination. This circuit crosses the landscapes that

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