Mursay Castle – Sainte-Pezenne Footbridge loop from Niort

France

New Aquitaine

Mursay Castle – Sainte-Pezenne Footbridge loop from Niort

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Mursay Castle – Sainte-Pezenne Footbridge loop from Niort

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22.0km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 11.7 km for 87 m

After 11.8 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Pissot Pumping Station

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A historic place at the gateway to the Jardin des Plantes

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3.34 km

The donkey mill offers a shaded area to admire an arm of the Sèvre niortaise.
Boat boarding and disembarking is possible, but numerous obstacles make access to the main arm difficult. Many fallen trees obstruct the view and the passage.

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11.7 km

Mursay Castle

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unusual walk with a chain boat passing by ⛓️

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11.8 km

Le Mursay Chain Ferry Crossing

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Unusual crossing of the Sèvre Niortaise on a chain ferry. We get on a small boat and we pull ourselves to the other side by pulling on chains.

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17.1 km

Sainte-Pezenne Footbridge

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This pretty metal footbridge dates from 1880. It connects Sainte-Pezenne to Niort and was built to facilitate the connection between the two towns. Since then, the commune of Sainte-Pezenne has …

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18.8 km

Dungeon in Niort

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This dungeon dates from the 12th century and is a remnant of the era of Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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20.4 km

Niort

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Niort comes alive to the rhythm of the Vélo Francette, which follows the green belt along the Sèvre Niortaise. This cycle route, made up of landscaped paths and quiet banks, …

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