Vauban Citadel – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Vauban Citadel – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Vauban Citadel – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Mouillère

02:24

18.8km

610m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes short out-and-back sections

Your route doubles back at waypoints. If this isn’t intentional, adjust those waypoints’ positions.

After 17.3 km for 5 m

After 17.5 km for 138 m

After 17.8 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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719 m

Fort de Beauregard

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort de Beauregard lives in the shadow of that of Bregille, which dominates it in altitude and size.
But its square, its panorama, and its endless corridor of stairs make it an interesting passage for your trail training.

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1.98 km

Fort de Bregille

Highlight • Historical Site

A worthy point of view. Once you have climbed the 446 meters of climb, you can admire the imposing facade of Fort de Bregille.
And by turning around on yourself, …

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2.89 km

Great Desert

Highlight • Trail

Fort de Brégile: Perfect for trail running, both rocky and muddy.

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10.1 km

Bois de la Côte

Forest

16.3 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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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17.2 km

Vauban Citadel

Highlight • Historical Site

By passing the first gate, you can discover a beautiful green esplanade, and beautiful views of Besançon.
This first access is free and therefore allows you to enter and appreciate …

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17.5 km

Citadel and Old Town of Besançon

Highlight • Historical Site

Quite easy to do, very beautiful landscape
I recommend it

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17.7 km

Rivotte Gate

Highlight • Monument

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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18.8 km

End point

Train Station

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