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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

The best running trails around Besançon

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Running around Besançon is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Besançon—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 25, 2025

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1. Fort de Chaudanne et la citadelle de Vauban — loop — running around Besançon

8.92km

01:06

260m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Les gorges de Nouailles et la source de la Loue — boucle — course à pied depuis Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

13.6km

01:51

510m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. La cascade du Bout du Monde — loop — running from Beure

6.12km

00:48

210m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Percée de Thoraise — loop — running along the Rhône-Rhine Canal

4.34km

00:35

170m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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750

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5. Citadel View – Velotte lock loop from Besançon-Mouillère

10.5km

01:06

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Fort de Beauregard – Fort de Bregille loop from Besançon-Mouillère

16.5km

02:08

520m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Vue de la Citadelle loop from Besançon-Viotte

9.60km

01:03

100m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Vue de la Citadelle – Citadelle de Vauban loop from Besançon-Mouillère

29.4km

03:37

720m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Fort de Rosemont – Rosemont Hill loop from Besançon

15.0km

02:01

620m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. Fort de Bregille – Vue de la Citadelle loop from Besançon-Mouillère

19.2km

02:25

570m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails around Besançon

1. Fort de Chaudanne et la citadelle de Vauban — loop — running around Besançon

2. Les gorges de Nouailles et la source de la Loue — boucle — course à pied depuis Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

3. La cascade du Bout du Monde — loop — running from Beure

4. Percée de Thoraise — loop — running along the Rhône-Rhine Canal

5. Citadel View – Velotte lock loop from Besançon-Mouillère

6. Fort de Beauregard – Fort de Bregille loop from Besançon-Mouillère

7. Vue de la Citadelle loop from Besançon-Viotte

8. Vue de la Citadelle – Citadelle de Vauban loop from Besançon-Mouillère

9. Fort de Rosemont – Rosemont Hill loop from Besançon

10. Fort de Bregille – Vue de la Citadelle loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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