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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Morre

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Morre

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Mountain biking trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Morre

Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Morre

Hard

4.0

(2)

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Montfaucon Viewpoint – Château de Montfaucon loop from Morre

04:22

45.1km

1,060m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 69 m for 4 m

After 45.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.86 km

Janniet fountain

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A small fountain hidden under Montfaucon, don't disturb the toads! 🐸

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A little fountain hidden below Montfaucon, don't disturb the frogs! 🐸

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4.41 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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7.19 km

Batterie des Épesses

Highlight • Historical Site

39.6 km

View of Besançon from Rocher d'Arbois

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A beautiful view of Besançon from the Rocher d'Arbois.

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A very nice view of Besançon from the "Rocher d'Arbois".

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40.9 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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41.3 km

Water trough at the Source of the Château de Montfaucon

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This drinking trough is located at the foot of the ruins of the castle of Montfaucon. Very easily accessible on foot, by mountain bike or by Gravel.

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

7.61 km

6.25 km

3.81 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.1 km

8.95 km

5.35 km

2.34 km

1.72 km

1.01 km

604 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

31°C

12°C

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Janniet fountain

Montfaucon Viewpoint

Batterie des Épesses

View of Besançon from Rocher d'Arbois

Château de Montfaucon

Water trough at the Source of the Château de Montfaucon

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