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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

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Mountain biking trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

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Montfaucon Viewpoint – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

02:52

38.3km

640m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 22.2 km for 188 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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772 m

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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16.7 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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17.6 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

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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25.8 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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26.9 km

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

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Besançon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean de Besançon) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John, located in the French city of Besançon. Originally built in the 4th century, Besançon's …

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38.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.77 km

8.33 km

7.49 km

6.91 km

6.62 km

212 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

6.85 km

6.24 km

1.97 km

690 m

408 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Wednesday 29 July

37°C

17°C

16 %

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Montfaucon Viewpoint – Citadel of Besançon loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Roche-lez-Beaupré Dam

Montfaucon Viewpoint

The Citadel of Besançon

Citadel of Besançon

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

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