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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Montferrand-Le-Château

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Montferrand-Le-Château

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

Moderate

5.0

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

01:49

29.3km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.62 km

Thoraise Lock

Highlight • Monument

The locks are all small and nice to look at.
Then there is a tunnel for the ships, unfortunately not with a cycle path.

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7.79 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

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Great cycle path along the Canal du Rhone au Rhine. Absolutely relaxing ride.

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13.9 km

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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14.6 km

The Doubs

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Always nice to cycle here on the EV6. Great scenery.

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18.7 km

By the canal

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20.5 km

View from steel bridge

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Interesting bridge.

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25.7 km

The Doubs - View of the Montferrand tower

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EuroVelo6, the Doubs and a castle ruin. Beautiful cycle path and beautiful scenery.

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26.4 km

Ecluse Thoraise

Highlight • Bridge

The Thoraise lock is charming and surrounded by lush greenery.
The abandoned old lock building adds to its charm.
Nice place to rest on the bike path to Besancon.

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29.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

8.60 km

2.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.33 km

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

Thoraise Lock

Rhine-Rhone Canal

Thoraise Tunnel

The Doubs

By the canal

View from steel bridge

The Doubs - View of the Montferrand tower

Ecluse Thoraise

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