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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Palise

Citadel of Besançon – Saint-Maurice Church loop from Palise

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Palise

Citadel of Besançon – Saint-Maurice Church loop from Palise

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Citadel of Besançon – Saint-Maurice Church loop from Palise

03:42

55.8km

760m

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: May 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.1 km for 211 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.37 km

Col de la Côte Chazot

Mountain Pass

22.6 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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30.9 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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31.0 km

Citadel Canal Tunnel

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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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31.4 km

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

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The ship tunnel in Besançon is a special tunnel, specially designed for the transport of ships. The tunnel is located under the city and runs through the hill of the …

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32.0 km

One of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Boucle

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Superb spot to admire what makes one of the charms of Besançon: the meeting of nature with the city.
From here, the picture consists of the ancient ramparts, the Citadel …

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33.2 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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34.8 km

View of the citadel and the old town

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Beautiful view View of the citadel and the old town on the ascent to the Viotte train station.

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51.4 km

Trail Between Fields and Woods

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55.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

12.3 km

9.42 km

5.02 km

881 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.3 km

5.43 km

4.41 km

457 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

36°C

19°C

0 %

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Citadel of Besançon – Saint-Maurice Church loop from Palise

Canal du Rhône au Rhin

Citadel of Besançon

Citadel Canal Tunnel

Besançon Citadel River Tunnel

One of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Boucle

Saint-Maurice Church

View of the citadel and the old town

Trail Between Fields and Woods

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