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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montferrand-Le-Château

Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

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Road cycling routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montferrand-Le-Château

Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

Easy

4.8

(11)

384

riders

Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

01:25

31.0km

300m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.0 km for 10 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.68 km

Saint Vincent Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Church dating from 1830, listed as a Historic Monument since 1998, with its so-called imperial tin dome. You can notably admire its freestone porch bell tower.

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2

14.1 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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3

14.2 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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4

14.7 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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5

20.1 km

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very pretty

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6

26.4 km

Ruins of Montferrand Castle

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7

28.7 km

Thoraise Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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31.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

14.0 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

3.27 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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