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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Saint-Vit

Saint Vit lock – Dampierre Lock loop from Saint-Vit

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Saint-Vit

Saint Vit lock – Dampierre Lock loop from Saint-Vit

Easy

3.8

(5)

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Saint Vit lock – Dampierre Lock loop from Saint-Vit

01:16

21.6km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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2.35 km

Saint Vit lock

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

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7.26 km

Dampierre Lock

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This historic lock is located at the confluence of the Rhône-Rhine Canal and the Doubs River, right next to the charming village of Dampierre, which has a picnic area. The …

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8.49 km

Tunnel in Rans on the EV6

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You can drive through the tunnel or alongside it on the cycle path.

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8.74 km

A water well with a difference

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Just off the cycle route, lovely piece of working art.

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8.88 km

Ranchot Island Campsite

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Nice campsite between the canal and Doubs, nice pitches. Covered seating for cyclists.
More information: juracampingdelile.fr/index.php/fr

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9.93 km

Le Doubs

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Here you have a view of the canal and the Doubs at the same time.
The Doubs is fascinating everywhere!

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10.3 km

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

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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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11.6 km

By the canal

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Beautiful cycle path right along the canal

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21.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

2.61 km

1.69 km

1.36 km

803 m

516 m

349 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

1.41 km

516 m

350 m

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

37°C

23°C

15 %

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Saint Vit lock – Dampierre Lock loop from Saint-Vit

Saint Vit lock

Dampierre Lock

Tunnel in Rans on the EV6

A water well with a difference

Ranchot Island Campsite

Le Doubs

Confluence of the Rhône–Rhine Canal and the River Doubs

By the canal

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