The FrancoVéloSuisse
From Belfort’s pentagonal citadel, with its sculpture of a giant lion designed by Bartholdi (creator of the Statue of Liberty), to the perched castle of Porrentruy in Switzerland, standing out against the Fahy Hills (foothills of the Jura Mountains), this beautiful cross-border route follows the Savoureuse, Bourbeuse and Allaine Rivers. Linking the Territoire de Belfort in France to the Swiss canton of Jura, there are no significant difficulties along this 40km very smooth path. The sporty may like to tackle the return trip; or just ride one way and take the train back from Switzerland. Between the colourful villages, enjoy the clear air and sumptuous landscapes, featuring steep valleys, farmland and shaded woods. Prolong the ride: to the north, follow the link to Malsaucy Nature Reserve, venue for Belfort’s major Eurockéennes rock festival; to the south, follow the Jura route to Courgenay in Switzerland.
Route signposting
The route is signposted as ‘La francovélosuisse’ (V64) along its entire length in both directions.
Connections
With the “Entre Rhin et Loire à Vélo” EuroVelo 6 route, at Bourogne on the section of the Rhône-Rhine Canal.
Connection to the Ballon d’Alsace: from Belfort, taking the northern link towards the Malsaucy nature reserve.
Gradients and elevation
Road types
Surface
Trains et transport sur The FrancoVéloSuisse
Access by train:
- Nearest station to the start (Giromagny): Belfort station (15 km by bike).
- From the finish (Porrentruy): Porrentruy station in Switzerland
"Accueil Vélo" accommodation on The FrancoVéloSuisse
2 Accueil Vélo accommodations await you on The FrancoVéloSuisse!
The 2 stages of The FrancoVéloSuisse
1 Giromagny / Belfort
