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 12, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6 m for 7 m

After 178 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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37.5 km

Boucle du Doubs at Baume-les-Dames

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The Cusancin river flows into the Doubs at Baume-les-Dames. The landscapes are sublime.

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42.7 km

Bike path along the Doubs

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pleasant and quiet (EuroVelo) cycle path along the natural river Doubs

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80.2 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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97.4 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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106 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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106 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

131 km

Viewpoint

133 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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Currently, July 2022, major construction site and route closure from Orchamps towards Audelange.

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138 km

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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At this location, the canal and the river are closely adjacent to each other. It's a beautiful sight to see. Here the two rivers travel together in the valley.

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178 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

131 km

30.1 km

11.8 km

3.62 km

964 m

685 m

301 m

Surfaces

154 km

22.5 km

797 m

341 m

325 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 14 April

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