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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Torpes

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Torpes

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

04:04

47.8km

820m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 34.9 km for 199 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Thoraise Lock

Highlight • Monument

The locks are all small and nice to look at.
Then there is a tunnel for the ships, unfortunately not with a cycle path.

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3.48 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

3.77 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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4.49 km

The Doubs

Highlight • Other

Always nice to cycle here on the EV6. Great scenery.

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5.14 km

The Doubs - View of the Montferrand tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

EuroVelo6, the Doubs and a castle ruin. Beautiful cycle path and beautiful scenery.

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29.9 km

Ruins of the Old Tower of Cenecey-Buillon

Highlight • Historical Site

an imposing tower - a pity that it is falling into disrepair

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30.7 km

The Gate of the Estate

Highlight • Monument

43.8 km

Ecluse Thoraise

Highlight • Bridge

The Thoraise lock is charming and surrounded by lush greenery.
The abandoned old lock building adds to its charm.
Nice place to rest on the bike path to Besancon.

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45.0 km

Rest area at the tunnel

Highlight • Other

There is some very interesting permanent documentation here

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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

15.5 km

5.06 km

4.82 km

3.46 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

16.4 km

6.72 km

2.95 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

27°C

18°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Torpes - Boussières

Thoraise Lock

Thoraise Tunnel

The Doubs

The Doubs - View of the Montferrand tower

Ruins of the Old Tower of Cenecey-Buillon

The Gate of the Estate

Ecluse Thoraise

Rest area at the tunnel

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