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Abbaye de Fontdouce – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

Saint-Hilaire-De-Villefranche

Abbaye de Fontdouce – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

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Abbaye de Fontdouce – Port of the Lys loop from Saint-Hilaire-Brizambourg

07:13

112km

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: April 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59.9 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 60.1 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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15.9 km

Abbaye de Fontdouce

Highlight • Historical Site

A few words about the history of this abbey. It was founded around 1111 on the banks of the "Fontaine Douce", by Guillaume de Conchamp, lord of Taillebourg.

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32.2 km

Château de François-Ier

Castle

43.3 km

Port of the Lys

Highlight • River

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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60.0 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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64.8 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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71.8 km

Cathedral of Saintes

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

90.9 km

Sainte-Madeleine Church of Crazannes

Highlight • Religious Site

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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92.1 km

Forest Stream

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96.5 km

La Charente

Lake

112 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

36.4 km

10.3 km

7.41 km

2.35 km

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

27.0 km

26.9 km

5.41 km

2.76 km

225 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

22°C

10°C

17 %

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Abbaye de Fontdouce

Port of the Lys

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Cathedral of Saintes

View of the Arch of Germanicus and the Charente River

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