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Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

Hard

5.0

(2)

441

runners

Citadel View – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

01:58

17.8km

250m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.22 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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7.12 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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10.2 km

Velotte lock

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In addition to its interest for navigation, the lock of Velotte deserves to linger there a little for its ornithological potential.

Indeed, the lock is a landmark for gray herons …

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13.5 km

Chamars Urban Fitness Area

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5

13.9 km

Parc de la gare d'Eau

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The Gare-d'Eau is a sector of Besançon city center that was once a port for goods and later for entertainment. Today it consists of the gardens of the Gare-d'Eau, a …

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17.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

3.77 km

3.31 km

1.83 km

1.23 km

186 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.85 km

1.79 km

987 m

871 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Monday 20 July

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