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Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon

Moderate

4.7

(18)

125

riders

Citadel of Besançon – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon

02:33

40.2km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.0 km for 211 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.1 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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18.1 km

Saint-Maurice Church

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The church of Saint-Maurice, founded in the 6th century, was rebuilt from 1711 to 1714 and has a Jesuit-style façade with a carillon perched on it.

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19.1 km

Superb spot to admire what makes one of the charms of Besançon: the meeting of nature with the city.
From here, the picture consists of the ancient ramparts, the Citadel …

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20.0 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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20.1 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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21.2 km

The Doubs

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In addition to its interest for navigation, the lock of Velotte deserves to linger there a little for its ornithological potential.

Indeed, the lock is a landmark for gray herons …

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28.8 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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33.9 km

Beautiful view of the Citadelle, directly from the bike path

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40.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

11.2 km

9.94 km

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

6.33 km

273 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 17 October

9°C

7°C

95 %

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