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Cycle paths trace du Courlis / Le Chemin vert

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Studio Gamelon Bourgogne Franche-Comté
Place de la République à Vesoul
France Vélo Tourisme
Follow the Doubs' bends by bike
J. Jeanpierre Bourgogne Franche-Comté
La Motte à Vesoul
FVT - P.Coupy
Isle-sur-Doubs à vélo
Dupli Bourgogne Franche-Comté
Optimistes sur le lac de Vaivre à Vesoul
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68 km
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Chemilly
Roulans
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A famed Jacques Brel song talks nostalgically of seeing Vesoul. Cycle beside the Durgeon, a tributary of the Saône, to enjoy a lovely route to see for yourself this little capital town of the French county of Haute-Saône. Following the Trace du Courlis (for 8km) and a path beside Vaivre Lake, it’s easy to reach the historic centre of Vesoul, centred around St George’s Church and its square. Leaving Vesoul, Le Chemin Vert provides a lovely country greenway up to Loulans-Verchamp… After this, the route changes completely in nature! The slopes are very steep, but offer magnificent views before taking you over to the Doubs Valley. At Roulans, it’s time to choose, either to go west or east on the EuroVelo 6.

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From the junction with the Voie Bleue (Moselle Saône à vélo), follow the signs for the Trace du Courlis and the Chemin vert after Vesoul. Once the greenway ends at Loulans-Verchamp, follow the link to the EV6.

Interconnection with the Moselle Saône by bicycle and Eurovelo 6

Gradients and elevation

Ascents: 514m
Descents: 468m
Lowest point: 207m
Highest point: 412m

Road types

30km (44%) By road
38km (56%) Cycle path

Surface

62km (91%) Smooth
6km (9%) Unknown

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Main access stations to the route

  • Vesoul
  • Laissey

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The 2 stages of Cycle paths trace du Courlis / Le Chemin vert

Chemilly / Loulans-Verchamp

1 Chemilly / Loulans-Verchamp

45 km
2 h 57 min
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At the level of Chemilly, south of Port-sur-Saône, following La Moselle-Saône à Vélo, the Trace du Courlis takes you along the Durgeon Valley to Vesoul. The route is particularly lovely, along a greenway much appreciated by locals. The surroundings are bucolic, while the rather winding track means you never get bored. After Vesoul, a very smooth greenway called Le Chemin Vert leads you between hills through a very relaxing wooded setting. You may feel more than a twinge of regret having to leave this very beautiful stretch at the level of Loulans-Verchamp.

Loulans-Verchamp / Roulans

2 Loulans-Verchamp / Roulans

23 km
1 h 26 min
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You have to crank it up after leaving Le Chemin Vert, but rewards include views of the imposing Château de la Roche standing out in the distance. Along this stage, you need to stay in full control of your bike. The route takes you through woods and hills, with sudden ascents followed by vertiginous descents. Enjoy a bit of respite arriving in the Ognon Valley before getting back to more tortuous parts. Once you’ve got over the Mont Devin, you pass into the Doubs Valley and your thighs will appreciate reaching the EuroVelo 6 route to be able to relax after such a strenuous stage.

Cycle paths trace du Courlis / Le Chemin vert

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