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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Chalezeule

Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

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Mountain biking trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Chalezeule

Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

Hard

4.0

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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

03:09

37.6km

800m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 30.9 km for 296 m

After 33.4 km for 61 m

Waypoints

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2.28 km

Cave Entrance

7.56 km

The Citadel of Besançon

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View from the shoulder of the La Rodia car park, where cars taller than 1.90 can park

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8.45 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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8.97 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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13.6 km

Bois de Rosemont

Forest

20.6 km

View from the Crest near Fort de Planoise

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22.6 km

I traveled over this bridge, it was just right 😅

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32.7 km

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

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Besançon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean de Besançon) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John, located in the French city of Besançon. Originally built in the 4th century, Besançon's …

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32.8 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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33.4 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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37.6 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

6.70 km

6.33 km

5.85 km

5.52 km

130 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

7.67 km

6.13 km

2.91 km

841 m

559 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

34°C

12°C

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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

The Citadel of Besançon

Citadel of Besançon

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

View from the Crest near Fort de Planoise

I traveled over this bridge, it was just right 😅

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

Rivotte Gate

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