Port-Lesney Bridge – Along the Loue loop from Arc-et-Senans

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Arc-Et-Senans

Port-Lesney Bridge – Along the Loue loop from Arc-et-Senans

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Port-Lesney Bridge – Along the Loue loop from Arc-et-Senans

01:15

20.9km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Saline royale d'Arc-et-Senans

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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542 m

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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10.5 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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10.5 km

Bridge over the Loue

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The Port Lesney Bridge is a segmental arch bridge dating from the 15th century.

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13.1 km

Along the Loue

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Moving along this river is very pleasant. This section of a small road that follows the course of the river rests the mind and body.

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13.8 km

Schöner Rastplatz an der Loue

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You can get to the water well here. Unfortunately, swimming is generally forbidden due to the current. But there are several large stones where you can have a picnic.

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14.6 km

Along the Loue

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Small quiet and regularly shaded road, between Loue and hill, in the middle of cows and horses. Picturesque!

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15.7 km

Wooden Clogs Display

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19.3 km

Cycle path near Arc et Senans

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Unfortunately the cycle path is far too short.

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20.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

9.49 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

8.74 km

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

9°C

93 %

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Comments

June 28, 2022,Rundtour zur Saline-royal Arc-et-Senans, von Port Lesney

The Royal Saline is an impressive building (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in which there are various exhibitions - not just about salt. There is a lot to discover in the gardens.
The way back along the Loue is very nice to drive.

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