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Celles-sur-Belle – Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle loop from Brûlain

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Celles-sur-Belle – Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle loop from Brûlain

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Celles-sur-Belle – Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle loop from Brûlain

06:09

87.2km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Waypoints

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7.15 km

Prahecq

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Prahecq, a small rural village a few kilometers southeast of Niort, can be discovered by taking the "Le Ruban Vert" greenway, a converted former railway line. The stop around the …

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18.5 km

Celles-sur-Belle

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A small town of character stretching along the Belle River. The famous 12th-century abbey is a cultural hotspot hosting exhibitions and festivals. The town has also been awarded the "Ville …

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3

18.9 km

Abbaye Celles - Green Ribbon

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The green ribbon is rolling well and the abbey of Celles sur Belle is worth the detour

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4

23.9 km

Greenway along the old Melle-Celle railroad line

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The Ruban Vert greenway follows the old Niort–Ruffec railway line, offering an accessible loop between Melle and Celles-sur-Belle, over approximately 9km of stabilized sand. The path winds through countryside, stone …

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5

29.8 km

Église Saint-Hilaire in Melle

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Founded in the 11th century Benedictine priory of Melle belonged to about 50 km away abbey Saint-Jean-d'Angély (also highly recommended!). The former priory church St-Hilaire is a consistently richly decorated …

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6

40.7 km

Countryside Tree and Path

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7

50.5 km

Chapelle/ Water/ table bench

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8

60.1 km

Javarzay Castle

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Javarzay Castle, the most imposing of its time in Deux-Sèvres, was originally made up of 12 towers, two of which remain today.

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87.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

22.4 km

16.3 km

16.0 km

542 m

297 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

28.2 km

16.7 km

2.58 km

251 m

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