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Chemin bucolique – La Roussille loop from Échiré - Saint-Gelais

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Chemin bucolique – La Roussille loop from Échiré - Saint-Gelais

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Chemin bucolique – La Roussille loop from Échiré - Saint-Gelais

04:28

71.0km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: June 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 51.7 km for 79 m

Open as destination only: • Public holidays & Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 PM-6:30 PM (otherwise open)

After 52.2 km for 79 m

Open as destination only: • Public holidays & Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 PM-6:30 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

31.0 km

The Sèvre Niortaise at Surimeau

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Magnificent viewpoint

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32.4 km

Sainte-Pezenne Footbridge

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This pretty metal footbridge dates from 1880. It connects Sainte-Pezenne to Niort and was built to facilitate the connection between the two towns. Since then, the commune of Sainte-Pezenne has …

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41.4 km

Chemin bucolique

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A hidden path, which leads to a chain boat. It's beautiful and it's a bit of an adventure.

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42.6 km

La Roussille

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This passage is very pretty, between turquoise river and vegetation. Enjoy nature close to the city of Niort!

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44.0 km

Bridge over the Sèvre Niortaise

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6

46.5 km

Magné metal drawbridge

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This attractive metal structure bridge dates from 1901. It rises so as to let the boats pass which, in the past, took the river to Marans to transport foodstuffs.

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48.3 km

Magné Chain Ferry

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A must do

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51.9 km

Coulon Quays

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The quays of Coulon offer a pretty walk along the Sèvre Niortaise. Restaurants, boat rentals, creperie: everything is there to have a good time.

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71.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

15.0 km

11.4 km

2.86 km

2.07 km

965 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

23.9 km

13.4 km

4.62 km

152 m

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Friday 26 June

37°C

22°C

67 %

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