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Les quais de la Boucle – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Les quais de la Boucle – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon

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391

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Les quais de la Boucle – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Besançon

00:42

6.22km

120m

Running

Moderate run. 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

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Bus stop

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977 m

Les quais de la Boucle

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From the banks of the Doubs, you will be able to appreciate the limits of the historic center of Besançon, which is nicknamed by us, the Loop. Small nickname which …

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2.97 km

View of the Vauban Citadel

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Here you get a good idea of the size of the citadel.

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3.02 km

Passerelle de Mazagran

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The footbridge allows you to cross the Doubs by bike and offers a breathtaking view of the citadel.

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3.78 km

View of the fort and citadel

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Almost the entire citadel can be seen from the banks of the Doubs.

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4.21 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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4.56 km

Chamars Urban Fitness Area

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6.22 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.03 km

1.28 km

964 m

766 m

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.16 km

557 m

217 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 21 July

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11°C

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