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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Torpes

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Torpes

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

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5.0

(1)

35

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

04:34

51.3km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.45 km

Thoraise Lock

Highlight • Monument

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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3.48 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

3

3.77 km

Thoraise Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

4.49 km

The Doubs

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Always nice to cycle here on the EV6. Great scenery.

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5

5.14 km

The Doubs - View of the Montferrand tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

EuroVelo6, the Doubs and a castle ruin. Beautiful cycle path and beautiful scenery.

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6

32.6 km

Ruins of the Old Tower of Cenecey-Buillon

Highlight • Historical Site

an imposing tower - a pity that it is falling into disrepair

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7

33.5 km

The Gate of the Estate

Highlight • Monument

8

34.9 km

Monumental Farm Entrance

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The columns look very dramatic - it seems like a staged event

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36.7 km

La Loue

Lake

10

47.2 km

Ecluse Thoraise

Highlight • Bridge

The Thoraise lock is charming and surrounded by lush greenery.
The abandoned old lock building adds to its charm.
Nice place to rest on the bike path to Besancon.

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

11.0 km

5.44 km

5.03 km

4.82 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

13.1 km

6.40 km

3.15 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

17°C

8°C

75 %

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