5 days at the heart of the Doubs valley
Ride along the Doubs river and discover the treasures of a beautiful region!
- Alsace
- 5 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 44 km/day
- Itinerant
From Belfort to Besançon on the Eurovélo 6
From the citadel of Belfort to the citadel of Besançon, this bike trip takes you into the heart of France on the Eurovelo 6 bike route.
This bike ride in the heart of the region Franche-Comté is not only a dive into the luxuriant nature where cliffs and forests are reflected in the peaceful waters of the river, but also a journey for the foodies: sausages from Montbéliard, Comté, Cancoillotte, Mont d’Or, hot pot from the Comtoise, without forgetting the famous yellow wine.
From the beautiful city of Belfort with its 18th century facades and the lion sculpture overlooking the city, you quickly reach the small peaceful town of Montbéliard and follow the meanders of the Doubs river to reach the vibrant city of Besançon. Along the way, make sure tostop at the Peugeot museum, which traces the history of this great industrial epic
Program
You arrive in the beautiful city of Belfort. Behind the Vauban citadel and Bartholdi's lion sculpture, which made it famous, is a magnificent city with its wide shopping streets, its squares, its Haussmannian buildings with cheerful facades covered with geraniums. Belfort pulsates with life and is a wonderful gateway to the Franche-Comté.
- 31 km
- + 99 m
You leave Belfort along the banks of the Savoureuse river. You will have the choice between continuing straight along the canal or crossing the forest and following the Rhine-Rhone canal. Your bike route takes you to Sochaux to the Peugeot museum. Stop to discover this industrial epic before entering the small Renaissance town of Montbéliard.
Go up to the castle of the Dukes of Wurtemberg, see the Saint-Martin temple, the oldest religious building of the Reformation in France, and stroll through the streets of medieval origin admiring the houses with colorful facades. In the evening, don't forget to taste the famous Montbéliard sausage!
- 63 km
- + 234 m
Your bike ride of the day makes you discover the magnificent loops of the Doubs. You will leave Montbéliard and ride along the bucolic banks of the Doubs river in complete peace and quiet. From Isle-sur-le-Doubs the valley becomes majestic and very wild. You wind your way through the valley between sheer cliffs, which are a delight for rock climbers. Very beautiful arrival on the small city Baume-les-Dames, labeled "City of character" at the foot of the Babre cleft.
- 38 km
- + 118 m
The Doubs valley is particularly spectacular after Baume-les-Dames. The cycling itinerary is very diverse: green banks on a background of karstic rocks falling steeply and reverberating in the peaceful waters of the Doubs, small villages with colored tiled bell towers, towpaths lined with plane trees and old brick paper mills stretching their narrow chimneys to the sky. At the bend of a loop you arrive without even noticing it at the foot of the citadel of Besançon. I love this vibrant and cultural student city.
Accommodation
Information
Beginning of the trip
As the first day is a non-biking day, you’ll arrive at your leisure, depending on your route. Please note that rooms are usually available by mid-afternoon, depending on your accommodation. Please let the accommodation know if you are arriving late.
Usually, bikes are delivered the evening before or in the morning of your first cycling day (around 9:00am).
To get to the departure point
By plane: flight from Bâle (Switzerland), and train to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV (50min)
By train: Regional train or TGV to Belforty-Ville or Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. To plan your trip : https://www.thetrainline.com
Car park
If you choose to drive, there is many option to park your car in Belfort. The best option is the parking lot “Centre-Theâtre”, which is free, and located in front of your hôtel in Belfort.
To get back to the starting point
Train: there is a train between Besançon and and Belfort. Duration : between around 1h
Private shutle: we can organize private transfer from Besançon to Belfort, please contact us.
storage facility for the duration of your trip (upon availability).
- Alsace
- 5 day(s)
- Fairly easy
- ~ 44 km/day
- Itinerant
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- Alsace
- Fairly easy
- ~ 44 km/day
- Itinerant