Le Canal du Nivernais

Standard program :

The first day
Meet at 9 am in Auxerre.
Welcome, bike check and ajustments.
Transfer by minibus to the beginning of your bike trip : Cercy la Tour.
Your first turn of the wheels will lead you to Moulins-Engilbert, 18 km away. You will have the time to explore the castle of Vandenesse, Moulins-Engilbert or St Honoré les Bains.

The second day
Châtillon - Corbigny.
Superb stage of 44 km.
You will be charmed by the ponds in Baye and Vaux, its the birds watching tracks, the Voutes de la Collancelle (several tunnels under which the canal disappears) and the Echelle de Sardy.

Third Day
Corbigny - Clamecy : 33 km.
After many pastures, you will discover a vineyard: Tannay, famous for its rare grape : Melon. End of the stage in Clamecy. You will have time to explore the historic city, and its church dedicated to St Martin, its museum, and discover the tradition of floating wood.

Fourth Day
Clamecy - Accolay.
34,5 km to discover a fortified farm, the cliffs of Surgy, the castle of Faulin, the cliffs of Le Saussois, and its natural reserve, and Mailly le Chateau on its overhanging rock.

Fifth day
Accolay - Auxerre : The last 30 km !
You will leave the green pastures, where the Charolais graze, to enter the vineyard of Auxerre, with the outstanding village of Irancy and Les caves de Bailly : cellars installed in an ancient stone quarry.
Arrived in Auxerre. A visit is a must, by bike or on foot.

Personnalization

This is a suggested programme, adaptable in duration and in theme, to suit you.

The richness of Burgundy and our willingness to please you, will allow us to create a tailor made programme eg. :
. airport transfer or train transfer.
. make the journey shorter or longer.
. stage on the local train.

Price for 2008 available shortly*

This package includes :
. Charming half board accommodation (4 nights sharing).
. Luggage transfer.
. Travel documents (maps and guides).
. Personalized welcome.
. Transfer to starting point.

Options :
. Additional nights (half board) : 60 euros per person.
. Bike rental and mechanical assistance : 70 euros per person for 5 days.
. Single supplement: 75 euros.
. Car park : 5 €/day.

Accommodation :
. You will be welcomed in very reputable traditional hotels and restaurants (half board), broad menus of good quality.

Not included :
. Flights tickets, personal insurance, side orders, and single supplement.

*(price based on a groupe of 4 people)

Schedule

. All year round, minimum 2.

Preparatory advices :
. Gloves and helmet advisable.
. Bikes in a good condition (brakes, tyres, and gears).
. Bottle holder or water bag.

And don't forget, the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your trip.
Drink water and sleep well !