Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Dole loop from Dole – Jura Airport

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole

Tavaux

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Dole loop from Dole – Jura Airport

Easy

4.7

(13)

109

riders

Canal du Rhône au Rhin – Dole loop from Dole – Jura Airport

01:06

19.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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3.36 km

Avenue des cerisiers en fleurs

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There is a beautiful avenue of cherries on the Canal du Rhone au Rhine just before the Clos de Bon Repos lock.

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4.64 km

Château de Menthon

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Large palace clearly visible from the cycle path, just before passing the ordeal at the beginning of the alley.

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6.76 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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This section runs alongside the Rhine-Rhône Canal and is part of the EuroVelo 6 route. The canal's lively atmosphere is delightful. The cycle path is well-maintained and the setting is very pleasant.

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8.93 km

Dole Lock, Rhine-Rhône Canal, view of Notre-Dame Basilica

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Every time I stop at Eurovelo Route 6 in Dole, I enjoy the view of the city's landmark from the canal. Notre-Dame from the 16th century with its 75 m high tower.

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9.27 km

Dole

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Dole, a small jewel in the Franche-Comté.
Through the alleys into the tanners' quarter, where the father of microbiology, Louis Pasteur, was born and the Doubs flows so calmly that …

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9.33 km

Very nice medieval city. You can follow the signs on the sidewalk (arrows with a cat) to have a walking tour of many historical places throughout the city, such as the house where Louis Pasteur was born.

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9.66 km

View of Dole and the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame

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The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame in Dole dominates the old town with its majestic bell tower, remarkable stained-glass windows, and rich historical and religious heritage. It is a true Gothic gem dating back to the Renaissance.

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