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Von Besancon nach Chalon sur Saone (via EV6)

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Von Besancon nach Chalon sur Saone (via EV6)

Al Rhein and Stefan Huett planned a gravel ride

February 14, 2023

Von Besancon nach Chalon sur Saone (via EV6)

Hard

07:17

148km

20.3km/h

580m

660m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.58 km for 5 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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4.09 km

Citadel of Besançon

Highlight • Castle

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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25.5 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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39.4 km

Ranchot Island Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice campsite between the canal and Doubs, nice pitches. Covered seating for cyclists.
More information: juracampingdelile.fr/index.php/fr

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49.5 km

Cliffs along the Doubs / Rhône–Rhine Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

On this section of the Rhône-Rhine canal, the cycle path is bordered by cliffs. It is a very pretty passage, with a few picnic spots.

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80.3 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin Entrance and Lock

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This spot marks the canal's mouth at the Saône River. The Rhine-Rhône Canal had a turbulent history, with construction interrupted by the French Revolution and finally extending from 1784 to 1832.

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99.3 km

Pond and Playground Picnic Area

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Nice place to stop. You can enjoy the shade of the trees, the picnic table, the bench and the playground provided. The pond next door adds a pleasant charm to the place.

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114 km

Rural chapel, Charnay-lès-Chalon

Highlight • Religious Site

The fertile plain around Chamay-lès-Calon brings the EuroVelo 6 off-trail on some smooth, quiet roads. Great picnic spot with table at this spot with one of the small chapels and memorials typical for the area.

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148 km

Chalon-sur-Saône

Highlight • Settlement

Chalon-sur-Saône is a town worth a detour: it is known for its Nicéphore Niepce museum, inventor of photography, but also for its “Chalon dans la rue” festival, which hosts street …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.1 km

45.7 km

15.4 km

9.63 km

1.71 km

713 m

586 m

Surfaces

84.9 km

53.0 km

5.28 km

4.50 km

197 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Von Besancon nach Chalon sur Saone (via EV6)

Citadel of Besançon

Rhine-Rhone Canal

Ranchot Island Campsite

Cliffs along the Doubs / Rhône–Rhine Canal

Canal du Rhône au Rhin Entrance and Lock

Pond and Playground Picnic Area

Rural chapel, Charnay-lès-Chalon

Chalon-sur-Saône

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