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: March 29, 2026

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After 40.0 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.2 km

Esnandes fortified church

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12th century fortified church.

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13.0 km

Carrelet d'Esnandes

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The carrelets are fishermen's huts built on stilts. The maritime setting is fantastic, with a panoramic view of the sea as far as the eye can see, and the Aiguillon Bay National Nature Reserve.

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18.4 km

Port du Plomb

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Small fishing port that it is good to cross.

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22.1 km

Mountain bike ride in La Rochelle

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39.1 km

Canal from Marans to La Rochelle

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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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40.3 km

Saint-Léonard Tunnel

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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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46.3 km

Canal Path

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55.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

17.7 km

11.9 km

2.99 km

2.25 km

754 m

Surfaces

24.2 km

20.9 km

7.14 km

1.93 km

550 m

296 m

Elevation

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Friday 1 May

19°C

12°C

64 %

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Carrelet d'Esnandes

The cliffs

Port du Plomb

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