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New Aquitaine

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

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France
New Aquitaine

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

Moderate

5.0

(1)

15

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

04:25

70.0km

380m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 31, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 8 m

After 69.7 km for 8 m

After 70.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.32 km

Beautiful pedestrian zone

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The city is worth a trip. Nice approach via cycle paths

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2

15.5 km

Saint-Maixent Church, Prahecq

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3

16.0 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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27.3 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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5

27.7 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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6

35.3 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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41.2 km

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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45.1 km

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70.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

22.9 km

14.4 km

9.09 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.4 km

21.1 km

14.8 km

6.06 km

403 m

328 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

18°C

9°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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