Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 20, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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916 m

Mouillère footbridge

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pedestrian crossing above the canal

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1.57 km

Citadel of Besançon

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The Citadelle de Besançon is an impressive fortress located on Mont Saint-Étienne, high above the city of Besançon.
Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …

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2.28 km

Malpas Climb (West)

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8.13 km

Lock 53

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very pretty

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10.6 km

Saint Vincent Church

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Church dating from 1830, listed as a Historic Monument since 1998, with its so-called imperial tin dome. You can notably admire its freestone porch bell tower.

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17.6 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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The breakthrough of Thoraise is a canal that saves 4km of navigation on the Doubs. Provided you have a small boat.
On the upstream side, pay attention to the curtain …

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32.2 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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33.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

5.94 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

4.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 2 March

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