This is a ride that proves you do not need huge mileage to have a proper adventure. Leaving La Gravière, the route rolls north and east through a maze of elevated lanes, hedged fields and isolated farms. The opening kilometres steadily lift you above the surrounding countryside, revealing broad views across the wooded hills and patchwork pastures of southern Burgundy. The route then turns south and becomes increasingly playful, repeatedly dipping into sheltered valleys before climbing back onto the ridges. Dompierre-les-Ormes arrives around halfway and provides a welcome opportunity to refuel. Alongside the essential cake stop, Café des Ormes is well worth a visit—the friendly team there are genuinely helpful and make passing cyclists feel very welcome. Refuelled legs are immediately put back to work on the toughest part of the return. The road climbs west out of Dompierre to the ride’s 531 m high point, followed by a rolling traverse through woodland and quiet back lanes. A late descent reaches the lowest point of the circuit with barely a kilometre remaining, leaving one final climb back to La Gravière. At 28.2 km with approximately 766 m of ascent, this is a compact ride with the profile of something much bigger: constantly changing gradients, peaceful countryside, rewarding views and just enough cake to make the climbing worthwhile.