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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montferrand-Le-Château

Thoraise Lock – Rhine-Rhone Canal loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Besançon
Montferrand-Le-Château

Thoraise Lock – Rhine-Rhone Canal loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

Moderate

42

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Thoraise Lock – Rhine-Rhone Canal loop from Montferrand - Thoraise

01:55

30.8km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.77 km

Monument and church in Thoraise

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small memorial and nice church in Thoraise.

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2.27 km

Rest area at the tunnel

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There is some very interesting permanent documentation here

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2.56 km

House on the Cliff

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looks daring - so close to the abyss

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2.56 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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5.45 km

The chimney

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6

5.49 km

Disused Canal Lock

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I have no idea why the lock is no longer operational.

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7.72 km

Rhine-Rhone Canal

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Great cycle path along the Canal du Rhone au Rhine. Absolutely relaxing ride.

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28.2 km

Chemin de Halage

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The Doubs - simply beautiful!

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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

8.53 km

622 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

4.72 km

101 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

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