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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Novillars

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

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Road cycling routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Novillars

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

Hard

5.0

(6)

142

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Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

07:40

176km

1,250m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

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After 42.0 km for 390 m

After 176 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.4 km

Bois Monsieur

Forest

29.8 km

Suspension bridge

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Suspension bridge initially built between 1893 to 1897 to replace the existing ferry. However, it was cut in two in 1944 during the withdrawal of German troops. The ferry therefore …

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42.2 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

42.5 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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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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51.1 km

Lock 53

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very pretty

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57.1 km

Citadel Tunnel

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The Besançon canal tunnel, opened in 1882, allows the Rhône-Rhine canal to pass under the citadel and the old town. The old towpath has been converted into a cycle path.

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57.2 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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83.6 km

Great bike path right on the Doubs

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149 km

Cycle path along the Doubs

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Section of EuroVelo 6 which runs along the Doubs in an incredible setting, far from any road.

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151 km

Bords du canal du Rhône au Rhin

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This magnificent section approaching Baume-les-Dames reveals a bucolic setting. Between the Rhône-Rhine Canal and the Doubs River, it's a delight to progress through this environment.

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167 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de Laissey

Nature Reserve

176 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.5 km

56.0 km

17.5 km

8.46 km

6.65 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

157 km

17.8 km

1.16 km

353 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Novillars

Suspension bridge

Thoraise Tunnel

Lock 53

Citadel Tunnel

Citadel of Besançon

Great bike path right on the Doubs

Cycle path along the Doubs

Bords du canal du Rhône au Rhin

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