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New Aquitaine
Niort
Prahecq

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

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Niort
Prahecq

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

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

04:37

61.3km

400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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11.8 km

View of the Abbey of Celles-sur-Belle

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2

15.8 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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21.6 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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34.5 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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34.9 km

The Royal Abbey of Celles-sur-Belle dates from the 11th century and was an important stopover for pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. During the period of the French …

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35.0 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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41.8 km

Domaine des galupes

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59.0 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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61.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

18.3 km

9.97 km

5.60 km

3.61 km

Surfaces

24.6 km

22.2 km

11.8 km

2.69 km

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Thursday 21 May

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