Just south of Auxerre, the Morvan is one of the least populated and most beautiful areas of France. Blessed with the sort of woods and hills that make for off-road paradise, it is the perfect location for a long distance off-road tour. Starting in Vezelay, the first day takes you south to the town of Chateau-Chinon. After a night in a hotel you head south and then west to your second night stop in the small town of Anost, buried deep in the Morvan countryside. Then on your final day you ride north back to your starting point in Vezelay.Slightly tougher than the Normandie, the Morvan allows you to cover long distances (approx. 180 km per day) almost entirely off-road. To allow for the possibility of bad weather, or hold ups, each day features a number of mini loops that can be missed out if you should fall behind schedule. A unique chance to explore this little known area, and experience a France few normal tourists ever see.

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