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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

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Citadel of Besançon – Rivotte Gate loop from Chalezeule

01:09

16.8km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.57 km for 116 m

After 9.47 km for 177 m

After 9.99 km for 56 m

After 10.4 km for 206 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

5.60 km

View of the Quai Vauban

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It is best to cycle on each side of the Doup

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2

6.04 km

Pont de Battant with its statue of Jouffroy d'Abbans

Highlight • Bridge

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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3

7.59 km

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This former railway bridge now serves as a cycle and pedestrian path. It offers two superb views of the Doubs as well as the Citadel.

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4

8.15 km

Citadel of Besançon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

8.60 km

Rivotte Gate

Highlight • Monument

A remnant of the 16th century fortification. After the French victory, Louis XIV had the pediment decorated with a symbolic sun. The rock of the citadel rises above the Porte …

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6

9.23 km

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

Highlight • Religious Site

Construction history: Construction of the cathedral began in the 12th century and was completed in the 16th century. It is a fine example of Gothic architecture, with later additions and …

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7

10.0 km

Saint Peter's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Impressive church in the old town.

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8

10.5 km

Saint-Maurice Church

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The church of Saint-Maurice, founded in the 6th century, was rebuilt from 1711 to 1714 and has a Jesuit-style façade with a carillon perched on it.

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B

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

3.86 km

3.06 km

881 m

170 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

1.37 km

914 m

262 m

146 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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