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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Fouras

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Fouras

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Fouras

02:54

49.8km

100m

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: July 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel marin de l'Estuaire de la Gironde et de la Mer des Pertuis

Réserve naturelle de la baie et du marais d'Yves

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.72 km

La Sauzaie

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In brightly painted wood or simple: the traditional fisherman's huts on stilts can be quite elaborate along this north shore of Fouras.

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19.6 km

View of the Martrou viaduct

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The Martrou viaduct is a road viaduct built between 1989 and 1991.

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21.6 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

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In the 19th century, the only way to cross the Charente was by ferry. But this one was disturbed by the tides. It would have been necessary to build a …

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23.6 km

Chemin de la Charente

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The cycle path opened a rear view of the historic industrial river

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24.6 km

Arsenal entrance

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A very beautiful archway!

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24.9 km

The Maidens of Rochefort

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To visited

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48.7 km

Espérance Beach

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Depending on the tide, the name may be wishful thinking, but the beach can be nice when the water covers rocks and silt.

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49.8 km

Fouras

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Fouras is a city full of charm, located at the mouth of the Charente. It extends over four kilometers and has five beaches to cool off. Fouras is protected from …

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49.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

20.0 km

4.52 km

2.01 km

517 m

412 m

341 m

Surfaces

32.5 km

13.9 km

1.48 km

1.47 km

361 m

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

23°C

16°C

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Comments

June 18, 2023,Fietstocht van Rochefort door de marais en omliggende dorpjes

Cycle ride from Rochefort (Charente maritime) through the marais and surrounding villages. In the old cemetery we had the visit of 2 peacocks and in the marais a muskrat family was a beautiful sight to see. Those animals have no embarrassment, just pose for the camera (I think they were females 😄) and so on back to our hotel. Tomorrow …

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May 31, 2024,6. Tag Flow Velo Rochefort nach Fouras.

We have now arrived at the Atlantic in great weather. Now we have a day off and then we're off to Ile de Re 🤩

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Fouras

La Sauzaie

View of the Martrou viaduct

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

Chemin de la Charente

Arsenal entrance

The Maidens of Rochefort

Espérance Beach

Fouras

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