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Entrance to Besançon Cathedral – Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral – Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

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Entrance to Besançon Cathedral – Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

03:29

60.8km

470m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 58.7 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Besançon Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Saint-Jean de Besançon) is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint John, located in the French city of Besançon. Originally built in the 4th century, Besançon's Saint-Jean Cathedral has undergone many changes since that time. The current building, consecrated in the mid-12th century, is the work of Archbishop Hugues de Salins. The building is a mix of Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque and is one of the few in France to present two contrasting choirs.

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3.31 km

Doubs

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12.8 km

The double lock on the Doubs

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A picturesque place, which makes it possible to make a very pleasant stopover. A few converted barges are moored upstream.
The association "la double écluse", which organizes concerts, aperitifs and brunch during the WEs of the summer season, is located just in front of the footbridge.

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16.6 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

29.1 km

Beautiful locks with romantic cottages

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Nice to relax 😎

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54.1 km

Riverside Cycle Path Along the Doubs

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56.4 km

Doubs Weir, Lock, and Magnolia Spot

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58.1 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the citadel of Besançon. It is one of the few tunnels in the world suitable for shipping and is approximately 1.6 kilometers long. The tunnel was built between 1879 and 1881 and is part of the Canal de Bourgogne, a waterway that connects the Yonne and Saône rivers. The tunnel is an important connection for shipping in the region and also attracts many tourists due to its unique character.

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59.5 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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60.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

7.57 km

6.45 km

1.93 km

1.16 km

183 m

Surfaces

45.2 km

12.7 km

2.32 km

582 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 28 July

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Entrance to Besançon Cathedral – Doubs loop from Besançon-Mouillère

Entrance to Besançon Cathedral

Doubs

The double lock on the Doubs

Beautiful locks with romantic cottages

Riverside Cycle Path Along the Doubs

Doubs Weir, Lock, and Magnolia Spot

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

The Citadel of Besançon

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