Entirely dominated by the river Doubs last week-end's spontaneous cycling trip proved to be a very welcome change from daily life. And what impressive sceneries! Navigating by country scale maps, I discovered some beautiful Jurassic ridges in France, was left speechless cycling through the breathtaking Vallée de la Loue, following the (small and bigger) river Doubs uphill at various stages… Beautiful moments in mostly quite deserted rural France. It all ended with a pleasant ride back to Switzerland on a deserted back road through a lovely valley with nice limestone cliffs as the rain started pouring - what a welcome change from the scorching heat all day!
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| the route from Le-Crêt-du-Locle to Besançon and via Montbéliard to St.Ursanne |
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| now that's a start: border crossing into France after Le Locle |
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| upriver along tiny Doubs river through a lovely open valley |
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| Doubs river and limestone cliffs before climbing uphill... |
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| … to continue cycling on a peaceful Jurassic country road in France |
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| the stunning Vallée de la Loue perfect spot to re-energize and enjoy the view (before enjoying the downhill ride) |
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| some nice looking limestone along the road |
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| cute village along the Loue river |
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| having passed Besançon, I followed the eurovelo6 east along the Doubs pleasant evening riding |
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| more lovely Doubs valley with some limestone cliffs |
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| camp spot |
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| early morning riding along the Doubs - so peacefully quiet |
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| having passed Montbéliard it soon started raining cycling back towards the Swiss borders (yes along the Doubs river) |
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| still in France |
Amazing what one can do during just one very short week-end! Suddenly, I've realized that in nearby France there is lot of these promising roads with a green line (= scenic drive). Maybe some of them need exploring… Until next time!
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| "home sweet home" or "peaceful happiness" |
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