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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Viotte

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Viotte

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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Viotte

01:23

22.2km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.5 km for 116 m

Waypoints

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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740 m

View of the Quai Vauban

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It is best to cycle on each side of the Doup

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2.41 km

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

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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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4.63 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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18.0 km

View of the Besançon citadel from the greenway

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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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19.1 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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19.6 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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20.2 km

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

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Construction history: Construction of the cathedral began in the 12th century and was completed in the 16th century. It is a fine example of Gothic architecture, with later additions and …

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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.68 km

4.25 km

906 m

537 m

107 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

1.57 km

458 m

371 m

137 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Viotte

View of the citadel and the old town

View of the Quai Vauban

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

Malate Footbridge

View of the Besançon citadel from the greenway

Citadel of Besançon

Rivotte Gate

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

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