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France
New Aquitaine
La Rochelle
Vérines

View of the old port – Minimes Point loop from Loiré

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
New Aquitaine
La Rochelle
Vérines

View of the old port – Minimes Point loop from Loiré

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

riders

View of the old port – Minimes Point loop from Loiré

02:43

46.7km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 56 m

After 16.8 km for 218 m

After 17.7 km for 241 m

After 22.2 km for 147 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.9 km

Saint-Léonard Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

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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2

12.1 km

Canal from Marans to La Rochelle

Highlight • Cycleway

In the beautiful coastal region of Charente-Maritime, you will discover the stunning Canal de Marans in La Rochelle, near Dompierre-sur-Mer. This picturesque canal, with its calm waters and lush vegetation, …

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3

17.8 km

La Rochelle train station

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A bike-friendly train station with ramps.

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4

18.7 km

View of the old port

Highlight • Monument

excellent passage in your hike

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21.9 km

Plage des Minimes

Beach

6

22.3 km

Minimes Point

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This cape was used as a defensive position with cannons located there in the 1620s and also takes its name from the convent that was located there. A nice place to enjoy the view.

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7

23.3 km

Fathers' Park

Highlight • Natural

Long park along the car-free coastal promenade with plenty of footpaths, lawns, shade trees, picnic benches and, yes, play areas that welcome fathers and children.

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8

23.5 km

Coastal View Near La Rochelle

Highlight • Viewpoint

24.3 km

Beach

Beach

10

24.8 km

Roux Beach

Highlight • Beach

Long crescent of wild beach, only accessible by a trail

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

13.1 km

6.89 km

3.66 km

2.51 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

14.9 km

9.14 km

4.34 km

431 m

344 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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