The Trail des Forts de Besançon offers a true adventure in the region of <a href="kavval://level1AdminAreas/af420965-fd50-43f2-b1cf-0c2ee1cbe649" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bourgogne-Franche-Comté</a>, allowing you to explore the birthplace of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Hugo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victor Hugo</a> ✍️, in the heart of the department of <a href="kavval://level2AdminAreas/0cc845eb-1ec6-4cbe-a367-0a93fc5ea4bd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doubs</a> 📍. This competition takes place at the start of <a href="kavval://pages/0ce6ec69-cf17-4c7f-bb17-34130ef3e1f4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">May</a> 🌼 — perfect for great weather conditions! 🌤️ For this edition, the organizers aim to delight everyone by offering 6 distances and 1 challenge, alongside the traditional children's races 👧. This includes a <a href="kavval://tags/98933fbd-c93b-4597-853a-c6e90e01655d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nighttime</a> time trial of 5 km with 140mD+, a <a href="kavval://pages/5b49242e-6288-4e30-8649-74eb1ab8563f" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hike</a>, and an <a href="kavval://pages/19c6236d-b5b7-431a-87ba-e50b74dcd383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">11 km trail</a> with 330 mD+, a 16 km with 560 mD+, a 22 km with 600 mD+, a 42 km and 1300 mD+ and a 62 km with 2,400 mD+ that can be done solo 👤 or in <a href="kavval://tags/relay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">relay</a>. There's also a 3-day challenge comprising 3 events, totaling 38 km with 1070 mD+. As you can see, there's plenty to enjoy! 😈Let's kick off this exciting sports weekend with an unusual event for running: the time trial ⌚️. "Do they think they're in the Tour de France?" 🚴‍♀️. It's true, cyclists usually face this solitary effort. For this Saturday Night Fever, you'll tackle 5 urban km 🏙️, explosive 💥, and above all new 🆕 for a guaranteed spectacle. Whether it's the hike or the 11 km trail, the same route, only differing by discipline, will take you through the <a href="https://www.citadelle.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Citadelle of Besançon</a> and along the banks of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doubs_(river)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Doubs River</a> 💦. This circuit is a perfect blend of nature 🍃 and heritage 🏰, ideal for discovering the city from a new perspective 👀.The 22 km follows the same program but adds delightful detours through Montfaucon and Morre 😁. As for the 42 km, it offers the chance to cross several forts from the 18th and 19th centuries 🛡️. Finally, the 62 km connects all 10 forts that protect the Vauban fortress city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This technical and historical route ensures you don't miss out on the richness and diversity of this unique course 👆, which you can also enjoy in <a href="kavval://tags/relay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">relay</a> mode 👥. Did we forget something? 🤔 Of course, the "3-Day Challenge"! You'll start with the 22 km on Saturday afternoon, followed by the "Time Trial" of 5 km on Saturday evening, finishing with the 11 km on Sunday morning. If our calculations are correct, that's 38 km in total with 1070 mD+ 📈. I hope your quads are ready because it's bound to get a bit heated 🔥. All in all, exceptional views 🤩 await you, no matter which event you choose, whether it's the stunning landscapes 🏞️ or the rich cultural heritage. Each loop around the Doubs will lead you to the most beautiful spots in <a href="kavval://cities/35d83a6f-49a0-4c8d-a312-c845c6860a2b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Besançon</a>, including its historic city center and surroundings 😉.After exploring Besançon's architecture and history, extend your weekend by visiting the <a href="https://www.mdt.besancon.fr/english/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museum of Time</a> 🕰️ or the <a href="https://www.mbaa.besancon.fr/english/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fine Arts and Archaeology Museum</a> 🦴. If your legs are feeling heavy, take a stroll in Parc Micaud ⛲️, where the trees will welcome you with open branches 🌳. On the culinary side 🍽️, don't miss the local specialties such as Comtoise salad 🧀, potée 🥬, veal escalope 🥩, galette, and the unique cancoillotte 😋.This trail is truly something special, incredibly impressive! 💪

Trail des Forts de Besançon

Besançon Forts Trail

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Ville de Besançon

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France 3 Bourgogne Franche-Comté

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Bourgogne Franche-Comté

Le Doubs

Grand Besancon Métropole

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Conquer the Forts

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