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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Franois

Thoraise Tunnel – Suspension bridge loop from Franois

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Road cycling routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Franois

Thoraise Tunnel – Suspension bridge loop from Franois

Moderate

3.0

(2)

105

riders

Thoraise Tunnel – Suspension bridge loop from Franois

03:31

80.0km

470m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 20.5 km for 101 m

After 30.2 km for 434 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.94 km

Saint Vincent Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Church dating from 1830, listed as a Historic Monument since 1998, with its so-called imperial tin dome. You can notably admire its freestone porch bell tower.

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2

11.9 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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3

22.2 km

Osselle Cave

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the most beautiful caves in Europe. Admission adults: 9 euros (as of 2022). 1.2 km length, same way back. Constant temperature 13 degrees. Can only be visited with …

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4

26.8 km

Suspension bridge

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Suspension bridge initially built between 1893 to 1897 to replace the existing ferry. However, it was cut in two in 1944 during the withdrawal of German troops. The ferry therefore …

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5

38.5 km

Very nice area along the Doubs up to, Dole.

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40.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

59.5 km

View of Château Roset-Fluans

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Beautiful view over the canal and Doubs to the château.

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78.6 km

Bois de Franois

Forest

B

80.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

31.7 km

2.98 km

1.75 km

718 m

394 m

205 m

Surfaces

66.9 km

12.2 km

819 m

198 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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