Along the Loue – Port-Lesney Bridge loop from Dole

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Along the Loue – Port-Lesney Bridge loop from Dole

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Along the Loue – Port-Lesney Bridge loop from Dole

08:18

125km

1,320m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve biologique dirigée de la Vallée de la Clauge

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492 m

View of Dole and Saint-Jean Church

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From here, the view of Dole is a real postcard. This peaceful path runs along the canal and offers bucolic panoramas of the calm waters, with Dole and its Saint-Jean church in the spotlight.

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View of Dole and the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame

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The Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame in Dole dominates the old town with its majestic bell tower, remarkable stained-glass windows, and rich historical and religious heritage. It is a true Gothic gem dating back to the Renaissance.

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1.21 km

Dole

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Dole, a small jewel in the Franche-Comté.
Through the alleys into the tanners' quarter, where the father of microbiology, Louis Pasteur, was born and the Doubs flows so calmly that …

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47.9 km

Champagne-sur-Loue Bridge

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In this part of the Doubs department, the Loue river makes many meanders and is very calm. It evolves between forests and meadows and in fact, helps to make this part of the department even more bucolic.

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48.8 km

La Loue

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49.7 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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51.2 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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53.8 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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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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76.1 km

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