Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

France

New Aquitaine

Saint-Jean-D'Angély

Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

Hard

4.0

(2)

riders

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

07:12

113km

660m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59.6 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

After 59.8 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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31.9 km

Château de François-Ier

Castle

43.0 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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59.7 km

Chaniers chain bin

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I really enjoyed this ride. I’m 46, I did it on a 40 year old road bike, it’s more suited to a cyclocross bike!

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61.9 km

Saint-Martin Church

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The Church of Saint-Martin de Coucoury was built around the 11th century. It is a pretty example of a Romanesque church.

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64.9 km

Small Bridge over the Étier de Rousson

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A small bridge over the Etier de Rousson which leads to La Charente. It is on the V92 cycle path.

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71.9 km

Cathedral of Saintes

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Saintes is a city that shines with its millennial heritage and its Gallo-Roman monuments. As unusual as they are well preserved, these nuggets will take you on a real journey through time.

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71.9 km

View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Charente River

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🏛️ Construction: 18-19 AD

The arch was built around 18-19 AD, during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. It stood at the entrance to the Roman bridge crossing the Charente, at …

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91.7 km

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Crazannes

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The church only dates from 1874 because previously it was the chapel located within the walls of the castle which was that of the parish. In the construction, the chevet …

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92.9 km