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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Saône

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Saône

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Saône

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Saône

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4.0

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Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Saône

09:54

162km

1,200m

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: June 22, 2026

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After 157 km for 85 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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73.8 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

2

74.1 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 …

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3

82.2 km

The Doubs

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Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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4

88.2 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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88.7 km

Citadel of Besançon

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The Citadelle de Besançon is an impressive fortress located on Mont Saint-Étienne, high above the city of Besançon.
Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …

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108 km

Along the Doubs River

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Definitely go. The landscape is very beautiful

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120 km

Saut de Gamache Viewpoint

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On the EuroVelo 6 along the Doubs and Rhine-Rhône Canal to Baume-les-Dames.

Beautiful scenery, excellent cycle path, pleasant rest stops.

More information: de.eurovelo.com/ev6/france

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122 km

View of the Doubs River and cliffs

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Driving along the Doub is wonderfully relaxing - just don't forget to take something to eat with you! A gastronomic service desert!

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146 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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The Rhône-Rhine Canal connects a navigable tributary of the Rhône, the Saône, to the Rhine. It is bordered by a cycle path that crosses the beautiful Doubs Valley and runs …

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157 km

Bois de la Côte

Forest

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162 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

96.8 km

54.7 km

7.52 km

2.66 km

570 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

139 km

20.3 km

3.00 km

118 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

27°C

18°C

26 %

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