Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Saint-Vit

Routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Saint-Vit

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Saint-Vit

Hard

riders

Thoraise Lock – Thoraise Tunnel loop from Saint-Vit

03:16

46.7km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Forêt de la Menère

Forest

22.5 km

Thoraise Lock

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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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22.8 km

Rest area at the tunnel

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There is some very interesting permanent documentation here

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23.5 km

Château de Thoraise

Castle

23.8 km

Thoraise Tunnel

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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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24.5 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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24.5 km

The Doubs

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

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29.5 km

View of Boussières and the Doubs Valley

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After 25 minutes of ascent, here is the reward, a view of Boussières and the Doubs valley

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43.3 km

Suspension bridge

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Suspension bridge initially built between 1893 to 1897 to replace the existing ferry. However, it was cut in two in 1944 during the withdrawal of German troops. The ferry therefore …

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