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Rivotte Gate – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Rivotte Gate – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

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832

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Rivotte Gate – Citadel of Besançon loop from Besançon-Viotte

01:06

10.0km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.33 km

Rivotte Gate

Highlight • Monument

A remnant of the 16th century fortification. After the French victory, Louis XIV had the pediment decorated with a symbolic sun. The rock of the citadel rises above the Porte …

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2.77 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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7.47 km

The Citadel of Besançon

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View from the shoulder of the La Rodia car park, where cars taller than 1.90 can park

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7.81 km

Citadel View

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From the blue bridge, you are in a good position to admire the slender profile of the Citadel of Vauban.

All you have to do is cross the bridge, take …

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9.41 km

Tour de la Pelote

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This remarkable tower (2nd half 15th C) was integrated into Vauban's design, so that it did not have to be demolished. Now there is a restaurant.

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10.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.38 km

2.11 km

1.31 km

1.25 km

591 m

422 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

3.72 km

1.53 km

626 m

276 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Sunday 8 November

14°C

6°C

51 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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