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Marans to La Rochelle Canal – Saint-Léonard Tunnel loop from Vérines

Marans to La Rochelle Canal – Saint-Léonard Tunnel loop from Vérines

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Marans to La Rochelle Canal – Saint-Léonard Tunnel loop from Vérines

02:05

34.6km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.9 km for 56 m

After 22.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.40 km

Steep downhill - along the river

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An alternative to Eurovelo – but significantly uncomfortable. Caution first – there's a steep drop-off at the beginning. The path down to the canal isn't suitable for everyone. MTBs are …

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8.46 km

Dompierre-sur-Mer

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The route is perfect: completely redone recently with a nice view from above (passage about 20m above the water).

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9.91 km

Mouillepied Bridge on La Vélo Francette

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The bike path La Vélo Francette runs over 617 kilometers from Ouitreham in Normandy to La Rochelle on the Atlantic.

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10.0 km

Fresh water for cyclists - and a bench

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Space for a repair - but above all a fresh water place with a bench especially for cyclists

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10.8 km

Marans to La Rochelle Canal

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Along the water, in the shade

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22.1 km

Saint-Léonard Tunnel

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The Saint-Léonard tunnel was built around 1850 by Spanish prisoners of war and convicts. The special blue limestone extracted from the works was used to make lime mortar for Fort Boyard.

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22.9 km

Silo de Dompierre

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Next to the Eurovélo, this magnificent silo in Dompière!

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24.9 km

Le Verger Campsite

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Always place for cyclist :)

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34.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

12.2 km

3.29 km

2.00 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

11.5 km

9.41 km

7.67 km

5.98 km

124 m

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