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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montferrand-Le-Château

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montferrand-Le-Château

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

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Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

04:35

71.0km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 53.2 km for 108 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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35.8 km

Thoraise Lock

Highlight • Monument

The locks are all small and nice to look at.
Then there is a tunnel for the ships, unfortunately not with a cycle path.

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36.8 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

3

37.1 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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4

51.1 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

51.2 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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51.7 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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7

55.5 km

Besançon - View of the Vauban citadel

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Beautiful view of the Citadelle, directly from the bike path

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8

60.7 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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9

67.5 km

The Doubs - View of the Montferrand tower

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EuroVelo6, the Doubs and a castle ruin. Beautiful cycle path and beautiful scenery.

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71.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

27.0 km

7.08 km

2.25 km

438 m

Surfaces

55.4 km

12.4 km

2.53 km

752 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Monday 13 July

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