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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

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Mountain biking trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Moderate

4.3

(10)

66

riders

Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

02:32

36.4km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.2 km for 156 m

After 21.5 km for 135 m

After 22.7 km for 155 m

After 23.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

772 m

Roche-lez-Beaupré Dam

Highlight • Structure

2

11.1 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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11.4 km

Citadel View

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From the blue bridge, you are in a good position to admire the slender profile of the Citadel of Vauban.

All you have to do is cross the bridge, take …

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4

23.1 km

Saint Peter's Church

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Impressive church in the old town.

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5

23.8 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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24.6 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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36.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

7.82 km

6.43 km

6.14 km

4.60 km

281 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

6.72 km

3.68 km

2.08 km

463 m

162 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Saturday 30 May

24°C

13°C

81 %

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