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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole

Dampierre

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole

Dampierre

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

Moderate

4.8

(19)

161

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

02:22

40.5km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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4.89 km

Saint Vit lock

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As there is a rapid at the Doubs, there is a small lock for the boats.

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7.70 km

View of Château Roset-Fluans

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Beautiful view over the canal and Doubs to the château.

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14.2 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

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Great cycle path along the Canal du Rhone au Rhine. Absolutely relaxing ride.

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16.4 km

The chimney

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17.9 km

Nice resting place

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A few benches with tables under a tree for shade, ideal for a short break

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19.3 km

Thoraise Lock

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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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20.3 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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24.1 km

Disused Canal Lock

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I have no idea why the lock is no longer operational.

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40.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

4.56 km

366 m

348 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

8.99 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 31 July

31°C

18°C

61 %

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

Saint Vit lock

View of Château Roset-Fluans

Rhine-Rhone Canal

The chimney

Nice resting place

Thoraise Lock

Thoraise Tunnel

Disused Canal Lock

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