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Besançon

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Source of Arcier

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Source of Arcier

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Source of Arcier

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this segment

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

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Location: Vaire, Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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1. Source of Arcier loop from Palente

22.3km

01:35

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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2. Saint-Pierre Church – Source of Arcier loop from Besançon-Viotte

44.9km

03:32

680m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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Tim

May 31, 2019

A small detour to the source of Arcier, watch out for hikers!

You will be able to see the castle of Arcier there as well as the ruins of the old Roman aqueduct of Besançon.

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A little detour to the source of Arcier, beware of the hikers!

You'll be able to see Arcier's castle and the ruins of Besançon's Roman aqueduct.

fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sources_d%E2%80%99Arcier

fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqueduc_de_Besan%C3%A7on

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Distance 716 m

Uphill 30 m

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