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New Aquitaine

The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Angoulême

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France
New Aquitaine

The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Angoulême

Hard

4.5

(22)

157

riders

The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Angoulême

07:31

111km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 67.7 km for 307 m

After 96.0 km for 62 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

La Charente

Lake

37.0 km

Bois des Fausses

Forest

3

40.3 km

Saint-Brice Castle

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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.

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4

48.7 km

The Jarnac Quays

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Opposite the racecourse, a narrow dirt path sheltered by a row of trees. Perfect place to take a break, sit and watch the Charente flow peacefully

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55.0 km

Bridge near Le Mareuil

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Nicer scenery at the bridge over the Charente.

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55.0 km

Vinade-Bassac bridge

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Here we find a superb bridge that the GR 4 borrows. The Charente residences along the Charente are sumptuous, the abbey of Bassac a few hundred meters away is also …

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67.7 km

It is a relaxing place to soak your feet in the Charente. You can land on the beach or on a bench. Take the opportunity to fill your water bottles …

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68.1 km

Along the Charente River

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After Chateauneuf-sur-Charente on the V92, a beautiful stretch along the Charente begins.

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84.2 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

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This 12th century Romanesque church is nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully lighted in sunny weather. At the gates of Angoulême and on the banks of the …

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89.8 km

The Greenway

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Old towpath that runs along the Charente River for nearly 20 km.
A pleasant, easy route, but very popular on sunny days with hikers and cyclists.

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106 km

La Touvre

Lake

B

111 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.3 km

32.0 km

11.7 km

8.35 km

854 m

123 m

Surfaces

38.3 km

38.3 km

20.6 km

13.5 km

588 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

34°C

20°C

58 %

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