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The Blue Lane is a cycling and pedestrian path along the Saône, between Mâcon and Tournus. It integrates into the Eurovélo 6 route, which crosses West France and is then joined to join the Black Sea. For the moment, you can be satisfied with the 6 kilometers between Mâcon de Sancé and the old Halfway Road. Once you arrive in Sancé, you can choose to go quietly on Mâcon, or continue over twenty kilometers from Tournus.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 6 km.

Difficulty: easy.

Tournaments of the women's tennis elite taking place in the Auxerre stadium. Double and double over several days to try to win the G.D.F Suez Trophy. It would appear that a few years ago, French Marion Bartoli, who was found in ½ final in Rolland in 2011, participated in this Auxerre tournament. Free Entrance.

La Franche-Comté welcomes the Tour de France for three days: July 7 a step in Haute-Saone on July 8, departure from Belfort Territory, and on July 9 one against the watch between Arc-et-Senans and Besançon. A beautiful feast in perspective, to vibrate for a day with the runners. The caravan should also bring a lot of surprises. Don't miss it!

Throughout the summer, Dijon takes on a vacation atmosphere with its ephemeral sandy seaside resort. Every year, Dijon Plage is a celebration of all kinds of sports such as beach volleyball, rowing, canoeing, paddle, tennis... But also animations like the fireworks show on July 14th or D'Jazz à la plage. Real moments of conviviality to share with family or friends. To take advantage of it, go from mid-June on the edge of the lake Kir. More information on the website of the city of Dijon.

From the medieval city, this 14-kilometer loop can be made in ATV or on foot. You will need a little force on the calves to climb up to the peak of the ridges, because the gradient is steep, but the view obtained from the top of the Four Winds is worth it. This trail is mainly in the forest, on marked trails. You will notice in particular the presence of crosses indicating that you have just entered the old non-aggression zone surrounding the abbey to protect the monks.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 2 h.

Difficulty: difficult.

There is nothing better than the presence of a new person to motivate children to walk. All the more so if this person has four legs and ears! In Pas de l'Âne offers easy walking with a donkey. Only children will have the right to stand on their backs, but you will have the task of guiding it according to the itinerary you choose. On the edge of the Morvan massif and the Yonne, the possibilities for bucolic walks are numerous.

Tariff: 10 €.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

The Verte Green Lane, located on a former railway track, connects it to the one of La Machine, on 8 km (go). This easy-to-ride route, on foot or by bike, is punctuated with interpretive panels. The departure of this Green Lane takes place on the Hâlage Canal, where the bike of the same name passes. It travels over 175 kilometres between Auxerre and Decize along the canal created to reach Paris by the waters.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

To visit the city freely but without missing its secrets is possible thanks to the audio circuit of Nevers! A total of 52 minutes of registration and 20 steps will take you from the esplanade of the Palace to the convent Saint-Gildard, through the ramparts, the abbey Notre-Dame, the cathedral, the Goguin tower… The streets of François Mitterrand and Marguerite-Dumas will remind you of the history of the famous people who marked Nevers. To prepare your visit, the recordings are downloadable free of charge on the site of the Tourist Office of Nevers.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1:30 h

Difficulty: easy.

Chalon-sur-Saône is at the crossroads of many cycling paths. In the north, a Green Lane joins Chagny and Santenay, while in the south a second Green Lane joins Cluny. Also accessible to hikers, these itineraries are flat and secure. If you only have one hour, you can settle for the segment between Chalon-sur-Saône and Givry, 10 kilometres long. The path crosses the fields and vineyards that have made the international reputation of the region and leads to this municipality to the rich historical heritage, where you can turn half or continue towards the south.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 10 km.

Difficulty: .

This 12 km green lane offers you to discover the typical landscapes of Southern Burgundy. Between green fields and Romanesque buildings, the Brionnais is available to you. The trail winds in the green without ever straying from the Loire. Accessible for hikers and cyclists, this easy route can be done in both directions.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 12 km.

Difficulty: .

Inscribed in the Eurovélo 6 project (also called the «road road»), which runs through West France to connect Hungary, La Charity-sur-Loire is a step in the «La Loire by Bike» segment, 180 kilometers long. Cycling tours from the city are therefore multiple. You can start by connecting Marseille-lès-Aubigny by an hour walk along the Loire. And if you still have strengths, why not continue? The circuit continues for 30 kilometers to reach Nevers.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: easy.

Dijon's Ruée des Fadas 2024 will take place at Lac de Chour, after a totally successful 2023 edition. Just imagine, you sign up as a team, get dressed up and take part in a totally crazy obstacle course, in the mud and dust on an 8 to 12 km course that alternates portions of running in nature, overcoming natural obstacles, some of which are inspired by the obstacle course! You can run around them! Surpassing yourself in the effort, solidarity and mutual aid, and a taste for challenge are the values of this race where nothing is compulsory, no penalties or stopwatches, just an extraordinary adventure. After the effort, the comfort, it will be the party at the lake of Chour with restoration and concert.

The Van de Vyver organization returns to Dijon for superb endurance races from 4 to 6 hours and the 20 min sprints. Endurance GT/Tourism/LMP 3, Endurance Proto, Endurance HCV, V 150 Challenge, Challenge Funyo V of V… with more than 250 cars and pilots.

Organised by the ASAC Bourgogne - Association Sportive Automobile Club -, the Coupe de France des Circuits admits all possible and imaginable cars (Groups N/FN, A/FA, GT, C3/CM/CN, FC/F2000...) and, new in 2021, the Group 1 and N series Tourisms, the Peugeot 505 V6, Turbo and 2L atmo, and the Group 2, A and OPEN improved Tourisms.

Two days during which mythical car races will take place. 350 to 400 drivers will drive cars from the 1950s to 1990. Single-seaters, sport-protos, GT-tourism... 13 trays including the Legends Car Cup and Youngtimers GTI Cup.