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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Saint-Gorgon-Main

The Loue – Lods loop from Saint-Gorgon-Main

Hard

4.0

(3)

19

riders

The Loue – Lods loop from Saint-Gorgon-Main

04:08

57.4km

1,010m

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 12, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 54.2 km for 142 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

36.6 km

Val d'Ornans cycle path

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To get to Ornans from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre and Lods, it is best to take this section of very gentle gravel road which traces a straight line between meadows and woods before …

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2

43.1 km

Vuillafans

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Vuillafans is really a very beautiful town located on the banks of the Loue. It keeps a small wild side and already with its vines a civilized air.

The houses …

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3

43.2 km

Church of the Assumption

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The Église de l’Assomption de Vuillafans is a historic church building in Vuillafans, located in the Doubs department, France. Construction of the church began in 1429 and lasted until its …

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4

47.2 km

The Loue

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This village is situated on the Loue, which has many waterfalls here. At high tide they provide a spectacle.

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5

47.8 km

Lods

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This village is located on the Loue, which has many waterfalls here. At high tide they provide quite a spectacle. On the other bank you will see the buildings of …

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6

48.0 km

Old stone bridge in Lods

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The arch of the old bridge over the Loue is a historical vestige located in Vuillafans.
This arch was perhaps built in the 14th century.
During the construction of the …

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50.4 km

Saint-Laurent Church

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The church was built in the 15th century and enlarged and supplemented in the 16th century with gifts from Cardinal Granvelle (the bell tower and the spire in local tuff). …

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53.3 km

Gorges de Nouailles

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This section of road which ventures into the Nouailles gorges, transforms as the descent progresses into a gigantic canyon overlooking the Loue valley.

The cliffs are impressive in places.

It's …

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54.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

57.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.0 km

5.97 km

4.71 km

3.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.8 km

4.78 km

2.33 km

1.48 km

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Monday 18 May

14°C

2°C

80 %

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