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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

Hard

4.5

(15)

174

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Citadel of Besançon – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

03:17

39.6km

820m

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. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.5 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.39 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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3.47 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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3.91 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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17.6 km

Montfaucon Viewpoint

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This belvedere is one of the most spectacular in the heights of Besançon. It opens a wide window onto the Doubs valley, the Citadel of Besançon and the Jura mountains. …

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20.1 km

Chemin Rural de Morre à Nancray

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easy circuit with a mix of forest path, trails and small quiet roads

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21.6 km

Bois de la Côte

Forest

29.3 km

Cave Entrance

30.1 km

View of Besançon from Rocher d'Arbois

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A beautiful view of Besançon from the Rocher d'Arbois.

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A very nice view of Besançon from the "Rocher d'Arbois".

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31.3 km

Water trough at the Source of the Château de Montfaucon

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This drinking trough is located at the foot of the ruins of the castle of Montfaucon. Very easily accessible on foot, by mountain bike or by Gravel.

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36.8 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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39.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.12 km

8.76 km

7.33 km

4.09 km

174 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

7.92 km

4.54 km

3.60 km

3.15 km

760 m

128 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

26°C

12°C

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Citadel of Besançon – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Citadel of Besançon

Montfaucon Viewpoint

Chemin Rural de Morre à Nancray

View of Besançon from Rocher d'Arbois

Water trough at the Source of the Château de Montfaucon

The Citadel of Besançon

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