Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Mouchard

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Dole

Mouchard

Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Mouchard

Moderate

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Citadel of Besançon – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Mouchard

04:02

90.0km

850m

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 26, 2026

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4.24 km

Port-Lesney Bridge

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The Port-Lesney bridge crosses the Loue, a river in the Val d'Amour. It is a perfect place for swimming and walking. This bridge replaces the stone bridge which dates from the 15th century, the remains of which can be appreciated.

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4.55 km

La Loue

Lake

9.91 km

Champagne-sur-Loue Bridge

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In this part of the Doubs department, the Loue river makes many meanders and is very calm. It evolves between forests and meadows and in fact, helps to make this part of the department even more bucolic.

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40.0 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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40.5 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

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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 …

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45.9 km

Lock 53

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very pretty

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54.5 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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54.8 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

76.0 km

Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans

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The Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Built by Claude Nicolas Ledoux, a very renowned architect of the Age of Enlightenment, this factory …

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76.7 km