The canal of Burgundy

Exploring Burgundy at your own pace as the water flows along, that's the simple idea behind these holidays. The towpath winds almost a hundred kilometres from the town of Montbard to the village of Pont de Pany. The first part of the route goes up the canal from lock to lock reaching its high point at Pouilly-en-Auxois.
Then you coast down to the bottom of the Valley of the Ouche (you won't feel a thing!). On the longer holidays, there are two nights for each stage, which gives you a chance to get to know the region a little better and to visit some of the many castles and mediaeval villages lining the valley.
Here, time seems to have lost its importance. The past lives on in the churches and castles of yore, the water of the canal seems to doze, stirring only from time to time at the gentle slow passage of barges, while a cyclist plies a sightless furrow along the towpath. Would it really do any harm if you gave in to this salutory langour?

Holidays from April to October.
You can begin your stay any day April - June and September - October.
In the high season, holidays start on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 5th...) in July, and even dates (2nd, 4th, 6th...) in August.

Itineraries (please click for details)

8 days / 7 nights
5 days / 4 nights
4 days / 3 nights

Characteristics of circuits

Difficulty: 2/5
Daily stages between 20 and 53kilometres
Total daily uphill: 80- 375 metres.
Altitude: from 200 to 500 metres
Towpath and quiet little country roads
Suitable for country bikes
Arrivals: odd days in July, even days in August

What's included?

Half board in 3 star hotel and 3 "épis" guest houses
Baggage transfer
Detailed roadbook and maps
Logistical ans technical support
Return transport by train from Dijon to Monbard

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