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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Saint-Maurice Church – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Roche-Lez-Beaupré

Saint-Maurice Church – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Easy

4.7

(56)

352

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Saint-Maurice Church – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

01:37

26.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.5 km for 215 m

After 14.3 km for 56 m

After 15.4 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

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The Rhône-Rhine Canal connects a navigable tributary of the Rhône, the Saône, to the Rhine. It is bordered by a cycle path that crosses the beautiful Doubs Valley and runs …

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11.4 km

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

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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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12.1 km

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

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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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12.6 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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13.7 km

Besançon on the Doubs 🇲🇫

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13.9 km

Pont de Battant with its statue of Jouffroy d'Abbans

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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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14.4 km

Saint Peter's Church

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Impressive church in the old town.

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15.4 km

Rivotte Gate

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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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26.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

7.07 km

4.66 km

880 m

165 m

124 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

1.05 km

940 m

273 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Saint-Maurice Church – Rivotte Gate loop from Roche-lez-Beaupré

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Cycle path on the old railway bridge

Besançon Cathedral (Saint-Jean Cathedral of Besançon)

Saint-Maurice Church

Besançon on the Doubs 🇲🇫

Pont de Battant with its statue of Jouffroy d'Abbans

Saint Peter's Church

Rivotte Gate

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