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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Franois

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Franois

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Road cycling routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Franois

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Franois

Moderate

5.0

(2)

131

riders

Along the Doubs River – Citadel of Besançon loop from Franois

04:55

116km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 50.6 km for 61 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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24.4 km

Forfeit

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Sometimes demolished buildings look really exciting, like this

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2

28.3 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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3

49.7 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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4

49.7 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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50.6 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

6

57.8 km

Lock 53

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very pretty

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7

66.4 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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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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66.7 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

9

79.2 km

Suspension bridge

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Suspension bridge initially built between 1893 to 1897 to replace the existing ferry. However, it was cut in two in 1944 during the withdrawal of German troops. The ferry therefore …

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10

90.3 km

Rhône - Rhin Canal - Rochefort-sur-Nenon

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Very nice area along the Doubs up to, Dole.

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91.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

114 km

Forêt de la Menère

Forest

B

116 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.3 km

27.2 km

12.8 km

8.77 km

2.11 km

678 m

136 m

Surfaces

104 km

11.6 km

653 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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