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New Aquitaine
Niort
Sansais

Chemin bucolique – La Roussille Lock and Bridge loop from La Garette

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France
New Aquitaine
Niort
Sansais

Chemin bucolique – La Roussille Lock and Bridge loop from La Garette

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Chemin bucolique – La Roussille Lock and Bridge loop from La Garette

04:04

64.5km

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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79 m in total

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18.0 km

Chemin bucolique

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A hidden path, which leads to a chain boat. It's beautiful and it's a bit of an adventure.

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19.2 km

La Roussille Lock and Bridge

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This passage is very pretty, between turquoise river and vegetation. Enjoy nature close to the city of Niort!

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23.1 km

Magné metal drawbridge

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This attractive metal structure bridge dates from 1901. It rises so as to let the boats pass which, in the past, took the river to Marans to transport foodstuffs.

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28.5 km

Coulon Quays

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The quays of Coulon offer a pretty walk along the Sèvre Niortaise. Restaurants, boat rentals, creperie: everything is there to have a good time.

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5

32.8 km

La Garette marshes

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Great walk in the Marais.

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42.1 km

Footbridge over the Sèvre

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42.5 km

Sèvre Niortaise River

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Very nice river landscape with many canals

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64.4 km

La Garette

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Small village in lush greenery. It is a large pedestrian street with market garden barns on either side. Almost every house has its own little private landing stage.

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64.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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24.6 km

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14.6 km

5.19 km

3.97 km

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Surfaces

36.8 km

12.6 km

8.60 km

5.67 km

574 m

179 m

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