Journée éco-active

MORNING Visit by bike! with Vélocité, MyCycle or Happy?s Expérience Pedal right into the heart of the city, nose to the wind, admire the gray-blue hues of Chailluz stone on the facades, catch a glimpse of one of the sumptuous open-cage staircases at the back of a backyard, so characteristic of Bisontine architecture? The self-service bike network offers a short-term subscription ticket for 1 day (1?) or 7 days (2?). Good to know: the first 1/2 hour is free! Find out more on the Vélocité website. For longer distances (and less effort!), several professionals offer electric-assist bike rental, including MyCycle and Happy?s Expérience. If you take the EV6, which runs right by the town center, you'll be in the countryside in just a few minutes, along the cliff-lined Doubs River! MyCycle store, in the heart of the town center: electrically-assisted bike rental (VTC or VTT) from ?31.50 a day. More info on the MyCycle website. Put the exact address Happy?s Expérience, at the Moulin Saint-Paul and Deluz river stops, and in Mamirolle: EAB rental from 45? per day. Guided bike rides on reservation. Further information on the Happy?s Experience website. AFTERNOON Take on one of the Doubs? historic caves! with Roc & Eau The Grotte des Cavottes (Montrond-le-Château) is one of the birthplaces of caving in Franche-Comté. Over half a day, it features three technical rope obstacles, with handrails, abseiling and a zip line. An ideal place for a fun and educational outing! Information and booking on the Roc & Eau website. Or book at the Tourist Office ticket office. EVENING Rand?eau Kayak: discover the loop in a different way! with the Société nautique de Besançon (SNB) What could be better than taking a step back to discover the natural and cultural riches of the Loop? Every Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm, from June to September, the SNB takes you on a canoeing trip on the Doubs. A great opportunity to discover Besançon's historic center in a different way, with family or friends. A fun-filled experience guaranteed! Route: Departure from the club, past the Micaud dam, Quai Vauban and the city center, arrival at Parc de la gare d?eau, crossing the Citadelle tunnel (on foot, boats pulled by motorboats), then back to the club, passing the Rhodia concert hall. book online at www.besancon-tourisme.com