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Fred
September 1, 2022
Cycling
This footbridge located at the confluence of the Louet and the Loire is essential in the literal sense because it is the only bridge over the Louet before Rochefort.
However, this footbridge is only in place during the summer months, roughly from mid-June to the end of September.
Without this bridge, you can only connect Chalonne and Rochefort by the slopes of Layon and the Corniche Angevine, magnificent, but quite steep.
If in doubt, check with the local tourist office.
The path along the Loire is more for gravel/MTB/VTC.
However, this footbridge is only in place during the summer months, roughly from mid-June to the end of September.
Without this bridge, you can only connect Chalonne and Rochefort by the slopes of Layon and the Corniche Angevine, magnificent, but quite steep.
If in doubt, check with the local tourist office.
The path along the Loire is more for gravel/MTB/VTC.
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GeorgesQ
May 29, 2025
Cycling
There is another alternative to connect Chalonnes to Rochefort (and vice versa) without going through the Haie Longue. Coming from Chalonnes and before attacking the hill of the Sainte Barbe …
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