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France
New Aquitaine
La Rochelle
Nieul-Sur-Mer

Marans–La Rochelle Canal – La Flotte Harbour loop from Nieul-sur-Mer

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
La Rochelle
Nieul-Sur-Mer

Marans–La Rochelle Canal – La Flotte Harbour loop from Nieul-sur-Mer

Moderate

5.0

(1)

22

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Marans–La Rochelle Canal – La Flotte Harbour loop from Nieul-sur-Mer

03:28

59.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 42.9 km for 439 m

Dismount required: • July-August (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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16.3 km

Marans–La Rochelle Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Canal de Marans in La Rochelle is bordered by a compact gravel track which is suitable for most bicycles, although it is not ideal for road bikes.

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2

33.7 km

Bridge to Ile de Ré

Highlight • Other

36.6 km

Plage nord de Rivedoux-plage

Beach

4

38.6 km

View of the Île de Ré Bridge

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This is the bridge to the Île de Ré and offers great views of the Atlantic off La Rochelle

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5

43.1 km

La Flotte Harbour

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Small pleasant port, shops, restaurants and tourist information center on the quays, pleasant terraces

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6

53.9 km

Inaugurated in 1988, 2.5 km long. Free of charge.

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54.6 km

The steep cliffs form an elevated natural defensive position that was used during the last war to control access from Ile de Ré

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55.2 km

Pampin Cove

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During the season, all along the coastal path, cultivation of oysters and mussels can be observed in the shallow waters of the Atlantic. From the terrace of the cabin, an exceptional view of the Anse de Pampin.

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55.9 km

Marais de Pampin

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Wide, crescent-shaped tidal beach with nearby waterside picnic area, cafe / bar and restaurant

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59.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

11.2 km

10.4 km

8.74 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

30.4 km

17.2 km

9.88 km

964 m

493 m

123 m

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Thursday 16 July

25°C

21°C

19 %

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