Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

245 m in total

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.43 km

Water trough at the Source of the Château de Montfaucon

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This drinking trough is located at the foot of the ruins of the castle of Montfaucon. Very easily accessible on foot, by mountain bike or by Gravel.

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2.83 km

View of Besançon from Rocher d'Arbois

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A beautiful view of Besançon from the Rocher d'Arbois.

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A very nice view of Besançon from the "Rocher d'Arbois".

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5.64 km

Batterie des Épesses

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9.19 km

Trail Between Gennes and Nancray

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With a little effort to keep up the speed, the path is quite playful.

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39.7 km

The Saône marshes

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The Saône marsh is a Natura 2000 zone whose objective is the preservation of water resources. The site is equipped with pontoons and wooden platforms so that you can walk …

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44.0 km

Chemin Rural de Morre à Nancray

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easy circuit with a mix of forest path, trails and small quiet roads

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45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

11.8 km

8.55 km

5.33 km

546 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

13.8 km

4.03 km

3.39 km

2.89 km

755 m

271 m

Elevation

Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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