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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Moderate

5.0

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7

riders

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

02:01

31.1km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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7.34 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Highlight • Cycleway

The Rhône-Rhine Canal connects a navigable tributary of the Rhône, the Saône, to the Rhine. It is bordered by a cycle path that crosses the beautiful Doubs Valley and runs …

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2

8.03 km

This section of the route is not pretty. It runs along a 4-lane road with a roundabout - I don't have good memories of traffic routing for cyclists!

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3

15.5 km

Fort de Bregille

Highlight • Historical Site

A worthy point of view. Once you have climbed the 446 meters of climb, you can admire the imposing facade of Fort de Bregille.
And by turning around on yourself, …

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18.6 km

Rivotte Gate

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A remnant of the 16th century fortification. After the French victory, Louis XIV had the pediment decorated with a symbolic sun. The rock of the citadel rises above the Porte …

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19.0 km

This former railway bridge now serves as a cycle and pedestrian path. It offers two superb views of the Doubs as well as the Citadel.

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19.4 km

The Citadel of Besançon

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View from the shoulder of the La Rodia car park, where cars taller than 1.90 can park

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21.7 km

Malate Footbridge

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The Passerelle de la Malate is a pedestrian and cycle bridge in Besançon, France. Opened on 9 August 2010, it connects the Route de la Malate to the Prés-de-Vaux area …

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31.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.08 km

8.69 km

4.59 km

4.30 km

4.16 km

307 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

8.49 km

2.90 km

1.05 km

554 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Friday 17 July

28°C

13°C

65 %

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