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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Éternoz

Bridge over the Loue – Moulin Sapin Viewpoint loop from Refranche

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Éternoz

Bridge over the Loue – Moulin Sapin Viewpoint loop from Refranche

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Bridge over the Loue – Moulin Sapin Viewpoint loop from Refranche

02:45

41.9km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.25 km

along the Lison to Nant-Sous-Saint-Anne

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the path is tough when it rained. A mountain bike is then an advantage - but beautiful views of the Lison with some cascades.

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4.22 km

Impressive rock faces along the Lison

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The valley is beautiful, the rock walls down to the road and... the Lison flows very quietly, without any fuss like the last few kilometers.

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4.32 km

alte Eisenbrücke über die Loue

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The Loue Valley - indescribable!

Unfortunately, we were not able to follow the river everywhere. This makes such atmospheres all the more beautiful.

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4.36 km

the Lison flowing quietly along

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I can only recommend the Lison and this route. Bathing in the Lison is normal for the French. I can't remember the last time I bathed in a river.

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20.6 km

Chez Gervais

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Chez Gervais is a historic establishment in the Loue valley.
Its location by the river, in a green and bucolic setting, creates a unique atmosphere.
Fly fishermen complete the picture …

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21.3 km

Réserve naturelle de la Grotte de Chenecey

Nature Reserve

32.7 km

Bridge over the Loue

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A beautiful view of the La Loue, which is currently swollen by the rain

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36.4 km

This viewpoint overlooks the Lison Valley and the village of Lizine with its slate-roofed homes. It faces the Château de Châtillon-sur-Lison.
From this point you can enjoy the magnificent panoramas. …

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37.7 km

Beautiful fountain

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it seems to be widespread in the Jura to shut off the water flow through a faucet. If necessary, you can press and then the water runs for a while.

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41.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

477 m

464 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

811 m

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

6°C

86 %

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Bridge over the Loue – Moulin Sapin Viewpoint loop from Refranche

along the Lison to Nant-Sous-Saint-Anne

Impressive rock faces along the Lison

alte Eisenbrücke über die Loue

the Lison flowing quietly along

Chez Gervais

Bridge over the Loue

Moulin Sapin Viewpoint

Beautiful fountain

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