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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montfaucon

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Montfaucon

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montfaucon

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Montfaucon

Moderate

5.0

(7)

24

hikers

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Montfaucon

04:44

16.4km

430m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Montfaucon Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

This belvedere is one of the most spectacular in the heights of Besançon. It opens a wide window onto the Doubs valley, the Citadel of Besançon and the Jura mountains. …

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1.96 km

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2.57 km

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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4.50 km

Château de Montfaucon

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Montfaucon Castle has dominated Besançon, on its rocky outcrop, since the 11th century.
Of historical interest, the castle also offers the brave who have climbed up there a very beautiful panorama of the city.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

6.56 km

1.22 km

743 m

Surfaces

7.74 km

3.50 km

2.52 km

1.82 km

778 m

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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