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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Saint-Vit

Thoraise Tunnel – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Saint-Vit

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Saint-Vit

Thoraise Tunnel – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Saint-Vit

Hard

4.7

(211)

1,105

riders

Thoraise Tunnel – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Saint-Vit

06:02

101km

610m

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: March 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.8 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

16.1 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 of water covering the entrance to the tunnel.
On the downstream side, at the exit you will find a lock which will allow you to join the main Rhine-Rhône canal.

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28.8 km

The Doubs

Highlight • River

In addition to its interest for navigation, the lock of Velotte deserves to linger there a little for its ornithological potential.

Indeed, the lock is a landmark for gray herons and cormorants. And if you take the time you may also see the blue and orange reflections of kingfishers swirling around the Doubs river.

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29.8 km

View of the Vauban Citadel

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Here you get a good idea of the size of the citadel.

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35.5 km

The Doubs

Highlight • River

Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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68.2 km

Viewpoint

71.1 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Highlight • Other

Currently, July 2022, major construction site and route closure from Orchamps towards Audelange.

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75.2 km

Cliffs along the Doubs / Rhône–Rhine Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

On this section of the Rhône-Rhine canal, the cycle path is bordered by cliffs. It is a very pretty passage, with a few picnic spots.

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78.9 km

Rochefort-sur-Nenon cycle path

Highlight • Cycleway

Great landscape and beautiful EV6 bike path.

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91.4 km

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

Highlight • River

At this location, the canal and the river are closely adjacent to each other. It's a beautiful sight to see. Here the two rivers travel together in the valley.

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

13.1 km

12.6 km

3.48 km

832 m

776 m

395 m

Surfaces

81.0 km

16.6 km

2.77 km

395 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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Thoraise Tunnel – Canal du Rhône au Rhin loop from Saint-Vit

Thoraise Tunnel

The Doubs

View of the Vauban Citadel

The Doubs

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Cliffs along the Doubs / Rhône–Rhine Canal

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Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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