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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Novillars

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Novillars

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Novillars

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Novillars

Hard

7

hikers

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Novillars

07:44

26.6km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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2.25 km

Sources d'Arcier

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Very beautiful site, very beautiful sources 2 steps from Besançon

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2.60 km

Vaire Castle

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Open only on weekends from 2 pm to 6 pm in summer. Check in advance.

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5.87 km

Bench where you can rest

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4

6.59 km

Arcier Springs

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A small detour to the source of Arcier, watch out for hikers!

You will be able to see the castle of Arcier there as well as the ruins of the old Roman aqueduct of Besançon.

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11.2 km

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12.0 km

Montfaucon Viewpoint

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This belvedere is one of the most spectacular in the heights of Besançon. It opens a wide window onto the Doubs valley, the Citadel of Besançon and the Jura mountains. …

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14.4 km

Château de Montfaucon

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Montfaucon Castle has dominated Besançon, on its rocky outcrop, since the 11th century.
Of historical interest, the castle also offers the brave who have climbed up there a very beautiful panorama of the city.

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26.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

6.35 km

4.56 km

1.62 km

602 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.84 km

3.14 km

2.48 km

2.14 km

625 m

466 m

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Thursday 9 July

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