Loue River – Great views over the Loue loop from Ornans

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Ornans

Loue River – Great views over the Loue loop from Ornans

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Loue River – Great views over the Loue loop from Ornans

02:47

37.5km

590m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 16.4 km for 369 m

After 22.7 km for 369 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Path along the Loue

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I'm not sure if that was a railway bridge or if the path we're driving on was once a railway line. In any case, the bridge in the "forest" was impressive and beautiful.

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13.4 km

Loue River

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Magnificent valley with many charming corners.
Lots of people on sunny weekends!!!

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13.5 km

Village of Lods

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Ranked among the most beautiful villages in France, Lods is worth the detour with its pretty old houses and the Loue which crosses it, punctuated by dams.
The village has …

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14.0 km

La Loue

Lake

19.7 km

Great views over the Loue

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Not suitable for children. Very dangerous, but beautiful.
Recommended for adults who are not afraid of heights.

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20.5 km

Gorges de Nouailles

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This section of road which ventures into the Nouailles gorges, transforms as the descent progresses into a gigantic canyon overlooking the Loue valley.

The cliffs are impressive in places.

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26.1 km

Lods

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This village is located on the Loue, which has many waterfalls here. At high tide they provide quite a spectacle. On the other bank you will see the buildings of …

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30.3 km

Vuillafans

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Vuillafans is really a very beautiful town located on the banks of the Loue. It keeps a small wild side and already with its vines a civilized air.

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34.5 km

Val d'Ornans cycle path

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To get to Ornans from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre and Lods, it is best to take this section of very gentle gravel road which traces a straight line between meadows and woods before …

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37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

11.9 km

6.44 km

2.57 km

Surfaces