33,52 km cycling route from Saulieu to Montsauche-les-Settons
At the start of this stage, you’re plunged back to the start of the 20th century, the mountain-bike route following the former rail line that linked Saulieu to Corbigny via the slow Le Tacot train. Then enjoy a pleasant stretch dotted with hamlets set between patchworks of fields and small portions of hardwood forest. The route also takes you beside Chamboux Lake, the youngest of the Morvan’s great lakes. Stop to observe the many aquatic birds here, including kingfishers, crested grebes and grey herons. Get back on your bike to reach the edge of Settons Lake, cycling via an easy-rolling path, the highlight of this GTMC stage.
Elevation of the stage
291 m342 m
The route
Between Saulieu and Alligny-en-Morvan, some of the way takes you beside Chamboux Lakes. There then follows an easy singletrack suddenly bringing you out at Settons Lake. Take care along the wooden-plank bridges, which can get slippery. Keep the pressure in your tyres low to ensure a good grip.
Virginie et William ont parcouru la GTMC en autonomie d’Avallon à Agde au mois de juillet 2021. Le challenge sportif et l’attrait de la nature ont guidé leur choix. Résultat : quinze jours intenses! Voici leurs impressions
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