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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

The Loue – Cléron Castle loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

The Loue – Cléron Castle loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Hard

4.7

(6)

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The Loue – Cléron Castle loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

03:14

47.6km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 30, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.74 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.61 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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3.22 km

The Loue

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This village is situated on the Loue, which has many waterfalls here. At high tide they provide a spectacle.

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11.0 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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14.4 km

Ornans – Venice of the Franche-Comté

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Ornans is very attractive with its houses reflected in the Loue, its elegant limestone cliffs surrounding it, its magnificent church with its imposing Comtois bell tower, the squares and shops …

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14.7 km

View of the Loue River in Ornans

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Ornans is situated on the banks of the River Loue, surrounded by hills and forests. It is situated in a picturesque area and is renowned for its attractive landscape.

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19.6 km

Nice view from the bridge

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24.2 km

Cléron Castle

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Failing to visit, since it is private, the Château de Cléron can be admired from the heights of Cléron, but also from its gardens.
This medieval castle has been restored …

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41.0 km

Vuillafans

Highlight • Settlement

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.

The houses …

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44.2 km

La Loue

Lake

47.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.9 km

8.27 km

6.17 km

6.07 km

283 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

9.88 km

5.72 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

13°C

5°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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The Loue – Cléron Castle loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Lods

The Loue

Val d'Ornans cycle path

Ornans – Venice of the Franche-Comté

View of the Loue River in Ornans

Nice view from the bridge

Cléron Castle

Vuillafans

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