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Cycling along the Doubs river – An authentic French experience

Follow the Eurovelo 6 along the Doubs river from Belfort to Dole

Offered by:
Le Vélo Voyageur

Phone number:
+33 (0)1 80 91 98 18

Tour length:
8 days

Price:
From €889

This is something of an off-the-beaten-track self-guided ride – and one that few foreigners are yet to discover. The Doubs Valley is an authentic French region, a quieter backwater of France, but one put on the map in recent years by the Tour de France. Start your own tour in the magnificent city of Belfort, with its citadel and 18th-century facades. Follow the Doubs as forests and cliffs are reflected in its green waters. This region is a real gourmet's paradise – indulge in cheeses, sausages and other cold meats. Your route passes through the beautiful city of Besançon and on to Dole. You will also make a small detour through the forest to reach the royal saltworks of Arc-et-Sénans, revealing the industrial past of this region. This industrial heritage is also displayed in the very interesting Peugeot museum near Montbéliard. The price of this tour includes bike hire, accommodation, luggage transfers and all the maps and information you'll need to make the most of your trip.

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Cycling in the Jura Mountains

Cycle through the forests, orchards and vineyards of the French Jura

Offered by:
France Bike Trips

Phone number:
+33 (0)4 58 14 04 35

Tour length:
6 days

Price:
€675

From Lons le Saunier to Besançon, this 6-day self-guided cycling trip takes you through the rolling Jura mountains that separate the Swiss from the French, and also borders Burgundy. It is a wonderful alternative to cycling in the Alps or in the more touristy areas to the west. Montbéliard cattle graze peacefully in the pastures, famous mainly for the cheese made from its milk, the delicious Comté. They will be our ever-present as you make your way through the wonderful countryside: forests and wild gorges, lakes, wildflowers, orchards, vineyards and rich green meadows, unspoilt traditional villages and hamlets. Explore the classified wine villages of Arbois or Château-Chalon, the imperial abbey of Baume-les-Messieurs, the royal salt pans of Arc et Senans and the picturesque village of Ornans. All that's missing is a typical aperitif: a bite of fruity Comté cheese paired with a good glass of vin jaune. The price of this tour includes accommodation in 2* and 3* star inns and hotels, breakfasts, baggage transport and a detailed road book, maps and GPS tracks.

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