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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Palise

Saint Peter's Church – Vauban Quay loop from Palise

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Palise

Saint Peter's Church – Vauban Quay loop from Palise

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Saint Peter's Church – Vauban Quay loop from Palise

03:04

47.0km

610m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.3 km for 56 m

After 25.3 km for 63 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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21.3 km

View of the citadel and the old town

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Beautiful view View of the citadel and the old town on the ascent to the Viotte train station.

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21.5 km

View of the Quai Vauban

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22.3 km

Saint Peter's Church

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Impressive church in the old town.

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22.7 km

Besancon Town Hall

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Mairie de Besancon is the town hall of Besançon, the capital of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The town hall is housed in a historic building from the 18th century, …

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23.2 km

Besançon on the Doubs 🇲🇫

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23.4 km

Pont de Battant with its statue of Jouffroy d'Abbans

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Pont de Battant is the oldest bridge in Besançon, crossing the Doubs and connecting the historic districts of La Boucle and Battant. The bridge dates from Roman times and originally …

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23.9 km

Porte de Charmont

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Porte de Charmont was a historic gate of the city of Besançon, which was part of the fortifications built by Vauban in the 17th century. The gate was demolished in …

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25.0 km

Vauban Quay

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Le quai Vauban is a quay built at the end of the 17th century along the left bank of the Doubs in Besançon. The quay is named after the famous …

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47.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

12.0 km

7.41 km

583 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

8.61 km

966 m

485 m

114 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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7°C

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Saint Peter's Church – Vauban Quay loop from Palise

View of the citadel and the old town

View of the Quai Vauban

Saint Peter's Church

Besancon Town Hall

Besançon on the Doubs 🇲🇫

Pont de Battant with its statue of Jouffroy d'Abbans

Porte de Charmont

Vauban Quay

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