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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montgesoye

Gorges de Nouailles – Source of the Loue loop from Montgesoye

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montgesoye

Gorges de Nouailles – Source of the Loue loop from Montgesoye

Hard

4.5

(10)

57

riders

Gorges de Nouailles – Source of the Loue loop from Montgesoye

02:54

42.9km

730m

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 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.3 km for 142 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.80 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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2

2.99 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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3

6.97 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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4

7.23 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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5

9.53 km

The priory of Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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The Priory of Mouthier-Haute-Pierre is a Benedictine priory located in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre.
The exact date of its foundation is not known, but it is said to have been established by Saint …

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6

12.4 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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13.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

8

20.5 km

Source of the Loue

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The Loue is largely a vast underground river and its source a resurgence that emerges from the immense underground network of the Jura limestone plateau.

The place, located in a …

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20.9 km

Source of the Loue

Highlight • Natural Monument

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42.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.2 km

3.31 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

2.69 km

360 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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13°C

26 %

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