Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Saône
Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Saône
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Citadel of Besançon – View of the Vauban Citadel loop from Saône
02:52
56.8km
890m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: October 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 10.2 km for 10 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
7.38 km
The citadel from above
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10.2 km
Citadel of Besançon
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Construction of the Citadelle began in 1668 under the direction of the …
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10.3 km
Citadel Tunnel
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10.4 km
Citadel Canal Tunnel
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14.3 km
View of the Vauban Citadel
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14.5 km
Les remparts de la citadelle de Besançon
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20.8 km
Fontain
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39.9 km
Cycling bridge over the Loue
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56.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
45.7 km
7.87 km
3.10 km
102 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
55.2 km
1.62 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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