Hard mountain bike ride. Very 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: January 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 21.8 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Bois de Faule

Forest

10.6 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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20.9 km

Fort de Bregille

Castle

22.4 km

Viewpoint

22.9 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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24.3 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

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The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the …

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37.3 km

Batterie des Épesses

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42.2 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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46.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

9.08 km

7.87 km

7.84 km

6.24 km

104 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

15.0 km

4.90 km

3.30 km

1.50 km

1.39 km

633 m

Elevation

Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Friday 20 February

10°C

4°C

89 %

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