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5 days at the heart of the Doubs valley

Ride along the Doubs river and discover the treasures of a beautiful region!

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5.00 / 5

Reference VD0501

Itinerant trip
5 days
Easy
from mid-April to October
Minimum age 9 year

GPS-app available

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460€ / pers.

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Itinerary

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.

Day 1

Arrival in Belfort		Arrival in Belfort You arrive in the beautiful city of Belfort. More than a beautiful Vauban citadel and the sculpture of the lion Bartholdi, which made the city famous, you will find a vibrant city with its wide shopping streets, its quaint squares, its Haussmanian buildings with handsome facades covered with geranium.

Day 2

Belfort - Montbéliard Bike 31km		Belfort - Montbéliard Bike 31km You leave Belfort along the banks of the Savoureuse river. You can choose to continue straight along the canal or cross the forest and follow along the Rhine to the Rhone Canal. Your bike route takes you to Sochaux and the Peugeot Museum. Discover this industrial epic before entering the small Renaissance town Montbéliard. Climb to the castle of the Dukes of Württemberg, visit the Saint-Martin temple, the oldest religious building of the Reformation in France and stroll through the medieval streets admiring the houses with their colorful facades. Do not miss in the evening to taste the famous sausage of Montbéliard!

Day 3

Montbéliard - Baume-les-Dames Bike 63km		Montbéliard - Baume-les-Dames Bike 63km Today your bike ride leads you to discover the beautiful loops of the river Doubs. First you have to leave the city and Montbéliard to meander leisurely on bike paths the bucolic edges of this river. From Isle-sur-le-Doubs on the valley becomes majestic and very wild. You wind through the incised valley by steep cliffs, which are the delight of climbers. Very beautiful arrival in the small town Baume-les-Dames, labeled "City of character" at the foot of the rift of Babre.

Day 4

Baume-les-Dames - Besançon Bike 39km		Baume-les-Dames - Besançon Bike 39km The Doubs valley is particularly spectacular after leaving Baume-les-Dames. The bike route is very varied: green banks under steep karst cliffs reverberating in the peaceful waters of the Doubs, small villages with bell towers of colored tiles, towpaths lined with plane trees and old brick paper mills tending their chimneys to the sky. At the bend of a loop you arrive without even noticing at the foot of the citadel of Besançon. Big favorite for this student, vibrant and cultural city.

Day 5

Besançon		Besançon Besançon has a very rich historical and cultural heritage. But it does not boil down to its citadel, which includes not only the Vauban fortifications, but also several museums and a zoo. It is also a vibrant city! Stroll through the semi-pedestrian shopping streets of the city center to meet the many students, who scour the bars along the Doubs. This beautiful city is also a high place of watchmaking; do not miss the astronomical clock and the superb museum of time. Finally you can follow the footsteps of the very famous French writer and politician Victor Hugo, who was born in Besançon.

Accommodation

Category B

You will get a good night’s sleep when you stay in these 3-star hotels or charming Bed and Breakfasts. All properties have been selected for their cleanliness, style and friendliness of the staff. A hearty breakfast is included!

* Example of the type of accommodation

Bikes, luggage and documents

Bikes

On your arrival day, we provide you with:

a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem

equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.

We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.

Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).

You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)

Luggage

For this trip, bikes are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a capacity of 10 to 20L each to transport your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able that you can roll it up in your saddle bags.

For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:
(see rate in "Prices")

We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.(included in your bike rental)

Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.

Travel documents

A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.

Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.

Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:

a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest

Example of a map and of a step-by-step description

Our GPS App

For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).

You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and useful alerts on the way.

-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.

Practical information

To get to departure point:

By plane: flight for Bâle (Switzerland) and train to Belfort-Montbeliard TGV (50min).

By train: Regional train or TGV to Belfort-Ville or Belfort-Montbeliard TGV. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.

Parking:

We will inform you about the different options (free and paid-parking) to park your car next to your accomodation in your travel documents.

To reach back the starting point:

There is a direct train between Besançon and Belfort (1 train per hour, duration: around 1h10). All practical information will be in your travel documents.

Reviews

2 bike travelers reviews

5.00 / 5

“ De Belfort à Dole ”

On the 2021-08-31 by Benoit et Cécile

Super parcours, que du soleil, on a prolongé notre parcours de Besançon à Dole sans problème en passant la commande seulement 5 jours avant ! Bravo à Dimitri. Que des accueils sympas et des paysages grandioses le long des canaux et du Doubs. On recommande !

“ De belles découvertes ”

On the 2021-08-23 by SOPHIE

Séjour en toute quiétude le long de la vallée du Doubs. On roule en toute tranquillité et sécurité. Mention spéciale pour les villes de Belfort et Besançon: de belles découvertes!

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Day 1

Arrival in Belfort		Arrival in Belfort You arrive in the beautiful city of Belfort. More than a beautiful Vauban citadel and the sculpture of the lion Bartholdi, which made the city famous, you will find a vibrant city with its wide shopping streets, its quaint squares, its Haussmanian buildings with handsome facades covered with geranium.

Day 2

Belfort - Montbéliard Bike 31km		Belfort - Montbéliard Bike 31km You leave Belfort along the banks of the Savoureuse river. You can choose to continue straight along the canal or cross the forest and follow along the Rhine to the Rhone Canal. Your bike route takes you to Sochaux and the Peugeot Museum. Discover this industrial epic before entering the small Renaissance town Montbéliard. Climb to the castle of the Dukes of Württemberg, visit the Saint-Martin temple, the oldest religious building of the Reformation in France and stroll through the medieval streets admiring the houses with their colorful facades. Do not miss in the evening to taste the famous sausage of Montbéliard!

Day 3

Montbéliard - Baume-les-Dames Bike 63km		Montbéliard - Baume-les-Dames Bike 63km Today your bike ride leads you to discover the beautiful loops of the river Doubs. First you have to leave the city and Montbéliard to meander leisurely on bike paths the bucolic edges of this river. From Isle-sur-le-Doubs on the valley becomes majestic and very wild. You wind through the incised valley by steep cliffs, which are the delight of climbers. Very beautiful arrival in the small town Baume-les-Dames, labeled "City of character" at the foot of the rift of Babre.

Day 4

Baume-les-Dames - Besançon Bike 39km		Baume-les-Dames - Besançon Bike 39km The Doubs valley is particularly spectacular after leaving Baume-les-Dames. The bike route is very varied: green banks under steep karst cliffs reverberating in the peaceful waters of the Doubs, small villages with bell towers of colored tiles, towpaths lined with plane trees and old brick paper mills tending their chimneys to the sky. At the bend of a loop you arrive without even noticing at the foot of the citadel of Besançon. Big favorite for this student, vibrant and cultural city.

Day 5

Besançon		Besançon Besançon has a very rich historical and cultural heritage. But it does not boil down to its citadel, which includes not only the Vauban fortifications, but also several museums and a zoo. It is also a vibrant city! Stroll through the semi-pedestrian shopping streets of the city center to meet the many students, who scour the bars along the Doubs. This beautiful city is also a high place of watchmaking; do not miss the astronomical clock and the superb museum of time. Finally you can follow the footsteps of the very famous French writer and politician Victor Hugo, who was born in Besançon.

Category B

You will get a good night’s sleep when you stay in these 3-star hotels or charming Bed and Breakfasts. All properties have been selected for their cleanliness, style and friendliness of the staff. A hearty breakfast is included!
* Example of the type of accommodation
Bikes

On your arrival day, we provide you with:
- a touring bike adjusted to your size or a tandem
- equipped : front rack pack with an integrated file compartment, saddlebag, helmet (on demand), reflective vest, repairing toolkit with patches etc.
We also provide you with the appropriate equipment for your children : baby seat, bike trailer or trailer bike depending on their age and size.
Electric bikes are also available for adults (+1m55).

You can of course also bring your own bikes, in this case a reduction will be applied (see the Tarif tab)
Luggage

For this trip, bikes are equipped with 2 waterproof saddle bags with a capacity of 10 to 20L each to transport your luggage. Do not forget to put your items in a soft travel bag to be able that you can roll it up in your saddle bags.

For more comfort, you can choose to add luggage transport in your booking:
(see rate in "Prices")
- We transport your luggage from one accommodation to the next using a private vehicle.
- Your luggage is directly delivered in your accommodation before you arrive.
- We provide a saddlebag for the things you shall need during the day.(included in your bike rental)
Our word of advice : as we know from experience, we strongly recommend you to avoid wearing a backpack during your cycling trip.
Travel documents

A cycling holiday is the best way to explore a region and discover its culture, landscapes and local traditions.

Your tour is self-guided to give you the freedom to ride at your own pace. You will be provided all the information you need to enjoy the itinerary and its points of interests.
Our documentation contains a very detailed description of the itinerary. No matter how you usually navigate, you will find your way thanks to our comprehensive guidance material including:
- a roadbook with maps that we drew at the easiest scale to follow on a bike
- a roadbook with step-by-step description giving the direction to follow at each intersection and highlighting the points of interest
Example of a map and of a step-by-step description

Our GPS App

For this trip, you can also use our smartphone app featuring GPS guidance (without extra fee).

You will find in the app all the information given in the map and step-by-step roadbooks. You will be located on the itinerary with the GPS device of your phone. The route and directions to follow will be both viewable on the screen of your phone and announced aloud. As you ride along the itinerary, you will be given information about visits, restaurants, services and useful alerts on the way.

-> You need to have a smartphone and download Le Velo Voyageur app on your Apple or Android store before the trip. All details concerning the downloading and the use of the application will be given after we have confirmed the booking and the balance is paid. Once the trip is downloaded, the GPS guidance can be used off-line.
To get to departure point:
- By plane: flight for Bâle (Switzerland) and train to Belfort-Montbeliard TGV (50min).
- By train: Regional train or TGV to Belfort-Ville or Belfort-Montbeliard TGV. To plan your trip, www.raileurope.com.
Parking:
We will inform you about the different options (free and paid-parking) to park your car next to your accomodation in your travel documents.

To reach back the starting point:

There is a direct train between Besançon and Belfort (1 train per hour, duration: around 1h10). All practical information will be in your travel documents.
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2 bike travelers reviews 5.00 / 5

“ De Belfort à Dole ”

On the 2021-08-31 by Benoit et Cécile

Super parcours, que du soleil, on a prolongé notre parcours de Besançon à Dole sans problème en passant la commande seulement 5 jours avant ! Bravo à Dimitri. Que des accueils sympas et des paysages grandioses le long des canaux et du Doubs. On recommande !

“ De belles découvertes ”

On the 2021-08-23 by SOPHIE

Séjour en toute quiétude le long de la vallée du Doubs. On roule en toute tranquillité et sécurité. Mention spéciale pour les villes de Belfort et Besançon: de belles découvertes!