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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Chouzelot

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Chouzelot

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Chouzelot

Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Chouzelot

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Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Chouzelot

06:41

106km

1,070m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 83.5 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

10.9 km

La Loue

Lake

13.3 km

Along the Loue

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Moving along this river is very pleasant. This section of a small road that follows the course of the river rests the mind and body.

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25.6 km

Lornet Vineyard and Countryside

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A beautiful path through the vineyards! Also recommended with children!

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68.6 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

68.9 km

Thoraise Tunnel

Highlight • Historical Site

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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83.5 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

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The tunnel is part of the complex system of waterways that cross the city and is designed to allow ships to pass through the city without having to pass through …

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84.4 km

View of the Vauban Citadel

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Here you get a good idea of the size of the citadel.

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84.6 km

Citadel of Besançon

Highlight • Castle

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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90.1 km

The Doubs

Highlight • River

Beautiful scenery and nice bike path.

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106 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.0 km

37.8 km

8.84 km

1.91 km

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.7 km

17.8 km

2.31 km

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 2 July

28°C

17°C

17 %

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Thoraise Tunnel – Citadel of Besançon loop from Chouzelot

Along the Loue

Lornet Vineyard and Countryside

Thoraise Tunnel

Citadel of Besançon

Citadel Canal Tunnel

View of the Vauban Citadel

Citadel of Besançon

The Doubs

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