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The Fortifications of Besançon
Visorando Member
8.85 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,850 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Just a stone's throw from Besançon city centre, this hike will allow you to discover the capital of Franche-Comté from several different viewpoints. You will also discover the Citadel built by Vauban and several other forts and architectural features that made up the city's fortification system.
Fort Beauregard and Fort Bregille
5.92 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,178 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
The forts of Beauregard and Bregille offer a special walk for residents of Besançon seeking greenery and sweeping views of the capital of Franche-Comté and its hills. They offer superb views of our Citadel. Then, just a stone's throw from the bustling city, you will find yourself on quiet paths, accompanied by the scent of boxwood.
Fort de Bregille and Les Prés de Vaux in Besançon
4.48 mi
+797 ft
-768 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Hike in the Besançon area, allowing you to climb up to Fort de Bregille with a superb view of the city and the citadel.
Besançon, its citadel and its circular loop
3.42 mi
+348 ft
-358 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
The citadel, a masterpiece by Vauban, overlooks the old town, which is enclosed in a circular bend in the river (the Boucle), from a height of over 100 metres. Its ramparts offer spectacular panoramic views. You will climb up along the ramparts and casemates, then descend the other side towards the entrance to the city, the Porte Rivotte and the toll house. Then, walking along the riverbank, you will discover the towers and bastions that protect the city, ending at the Gare d'Eau, the old goods port.
The hunt for Besançon’s twenty fountains
5.70 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
There are plenty of fountains in Besançon! Some more imposing than others, some more interesting, some steeped in history.
Rather than admiring one by chance or even walking past it with complete indifference, why not go on a hunt for the 20 fountains?
An urban and cultural stroll that will help you discover Besançon in a fun way.
Saône to Besançon with return by train
7.73 mi
+364 ft
-837 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saône (Doubs)
A touch of holiday spirit as you take the train. A varied route passing through the Marais de Saône (information about the marsh), exploring the Creux sous Roche, and the Notre-Dame de la Libération viewpoint.