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Citadel View – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Vaire

Citadel View – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Moderate

4.6

(34)

284

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Citadel View – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

01:56

31.1km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.5 km for 116 m

After 11.2 km for 211 m

After 11.7 km for 56 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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10.0 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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2

10.1 km

This former railway bridge now serves as a cycle and pedestrian path. It offers two superb views of the Doubs as well as the Citadel.

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3

10.6 km

Rivotte Gate

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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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11.3 km

Saint-Maurice Church

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The church of Saint-Maurice, founded in the 6th century, was rebuilt from 1711 to 1714 and has a Jesuit-style façade with a carillon perched on it.

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5

11.8 km

Saint Peter's Church

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Impressive church in the old town.

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13.6 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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21.9 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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The Rhône-Rhine Canal connects a navigable tributary of the Rhône, the Saône, to the Rhine. It is bordered by a cycle path that crosses the beautiful Doubs Valley and runs …

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26.3 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful bike path and beautiful scenery.

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31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

13.2 km

2.29 km

556 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.9 km

667 m

232 m

198 m

124 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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