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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

Moderate

4.8

(20)

168

riders

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Dampierre

02:22

40.5km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

4.89 km

Saint Vit lock

Highlight • Other

As there is a rapid at the Doubs, there is a small lock for the boats.

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2

7.70 km

View of Château Roset-Fluans

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful view over the canal and Doubs to the château.

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3

14.2 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Great cycle path along the Canal du Rhone au Rhine. Absolutely relaxing ride.

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4

16.4 km

The chimney

Highlight • Monument

5

17.9 km

Nice resting place

Highlight • Other

A few benches with tables under a tree for shade, ideal for a short break

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6

19.3 km

Thoraise Lock

Highlight • Monument

The locks are all small and nice to look at.
Then there is a tunnel for the ships, unfortunately not with a cycle path.

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7

20.3 km

Thoraise Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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8

24.1 km

Disused Canal Lock

Highlight • Structure

I have no idea why the lock is no longer operational.

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B

40.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.1 km

4.56 km

366 m

348 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

9.02 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

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