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Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

Hard

4.4

(5)

143

riders

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

03:28

54.2km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 11, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17 m for 90 m

Customers only

After 54.2 km for 123 m

Customers only

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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505 m

View of the citadel and the old town

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Beautiful view View of the citadel and the old town on the ascent to the Viotte train station.

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2

3.62 km

The greenway along the Doubs offers a superb view of the citadel of Besançon. This masterpiece by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, military engineer to Louis XIV, is listed as …

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3

10.8 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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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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4

15.1 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful bike path and beautiful scenery.

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5

20.2 km

Deluz Lock

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Supply station for cyclists on the Eurovelo route and other tourists:
Information, toilets, showers, kiosk with snacks and drinks. Rest area with seating, partially covered.
Nice place to stay on the beautiful Doubs cycle path.

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6

22.2 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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7

50.8 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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50.8 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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54.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.5 km

22.5 km

2.15 km

815 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

2.63 km

391 m

227 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 14 May

13°C

5°C

67 %

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