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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

École-Valentin

Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from École-Valentin

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

École-Valentin

Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from École-Valentin

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Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from École-Valentin

03:09

47.9km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 7, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6 m for 7 m

After 5.49 km for 6 m

After 6.15 km for 7 m

After 47.9 km for 7 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.56 km

Porte de Charmont

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Porte de Charmont was a historic gate of the city of Besançon, which was part of the fortifications built by Vauban in the 17th century. The gate was demolished in …

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5.57 km

Besançon on the Doubs 🇲🇫

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8.37 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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8.98 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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9.33 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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9.81 km

Besançon - View of the Vauban citadel

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Beautiful view of the Citadelle, directly from the bike path

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10.8 km

Lock and Waterfall on the Doubs with View of the Citadel

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Lock, Doubs and view of the citadel.

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36.1 km

Notre-Dame des Buis Chapel and view of Biançon

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The Chapelle Notre-Dame des Buis, also known as the chapelle des Buis, is a Christian building dating back to at least the 17th century. It is located in Besançon, in …

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47.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

8.04 km

6.82 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.7 km

2.68 km

1.04 km

366 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 24 May

32°C

17°C

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Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from École-Valentin

Porte de Charmont

Besançon on the Doubs 🇲🇫

Citadel of Besançon

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

View of the Vauban Citadel

Besançon - View of the Vauban citadel

Lock and Waterfall on the Doubs with View of the Citadel

Notre-Dame des Buis Chapel and view of Biançon

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