Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Besançon-Mouillère

02:55

59.7km

800m

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: September 25, 2026

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1.28 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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1.31 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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7.19 km

Lock 53

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very pretty

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9.68 km

Saint Vincent Church

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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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16.7 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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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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20.9 km

Ascent Abbans-Dessus

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The climb to Abbans-Dessus is about 3.5 km with an average gradient of 6%. The beginning is steeper before leveling off a bit, before climbing again at the end.

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37.6 km

La Loue

Lake

58.3 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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58.8 km