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The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Cognac

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The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Cognac

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The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Cognac

08:18

114km

360m

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: April 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.99 km

Saint-Brice Castle

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Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.

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8.33 km

Bois des Fausses

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10.1 km

Bourg-Charente Castle

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Bourg-Charente castle is a 17th century mansion. Nestled on a rocky promontory, it is located a few kilometers from Cognac. It also houses the remains of a medieval fortress.

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13.3 km

The Jarnac Quays

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Opposite the racecourse, a narrow dirt path sheltered by a row of trees. Perfect place to take a break, sit and watch the Charente flow peacefully

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14.0 km

Charente riverside in Jarnac

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There are e-bike chargers here

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19.7 km

Bridge near Le Mareuil

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Nicer scenery at the bridge over the Charente.

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39.6 km

Vinade-Bassac bridge

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Here we find a superb bridge that the GR 4 borrows. The Charente residences along the Charente are sumptuous, the abbey of Bassac a few hundred meters away is also …

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49.4 km

Bourg-Charente

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Le Bourg offers the possibility of dining at La Ribaudière, one of the three Michelin-starred restaurants in Charente, but also, for sports enthusiasts, at the grocery store in the main …

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59.1 km

Parc François Ier

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69.3 km

Port of the Lys

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The port of Lys is a privileged place for walkers, hikers on foot or by bike, fishermen, boaters and water skiers.
It is an ideal site for a shady stopover!

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114 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.0 km

22.9 km

16.2 km

10.2 km

997 m

774 m

Surfaces

43.4 km

36.8 km

20.5 km

12.6 km

786 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

34°C

17°C

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The Jarnac Quays – Vinade-Bassac bridge loop from Cognac

Saint-Brice Castle

Bourg-Charente Castle

The Jarnac Quays

Charente riverside in Jarnac

Bridge near Le Mareuil

Vinade-Bassac bridge

Bourg-Charente

Port of the Lys

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