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Citadel View – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel View – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

Hard

4.2

(5)

riders

Citadel View – Montfaucon Viewpoint loop from Besançon-Viotte

01:58

27.4km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: July 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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506 m

View of the citadel and the old town

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Beautiful view View of the citadel and the old town on the ascent to the Viotte train station.

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741 m

View of the Quai Vauban

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It is best to cycle on each side of the Doup

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2.28 km

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

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This former railway bridge now serves as a cycle and pedestrian path. It offers two superb views of the Doubs as well as the Citadel.

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2.36 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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2.68 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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16.1 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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19.9 km

Bois de la Côte

Forest

24.7 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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24.7 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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27.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

6.73 km

5.46 km

4.68 km

2.99 km

131 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

6.28 km

3.73 km

566 m

289 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

28°C

14°C

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View of the citadel and the old town

View of the Quai Vauban

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

Citadel View

The Citadel of Besançon

Montfaucon Viewpoint

Citadel of Besançon

Citadel Tunnel

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