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View of Château de Verteuil – Réjallant Recreation Area loop from Ruffec (Charente)

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View of Château de Verteuil – Réjallant Recreation Area loop from Ruffec (Charente)

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View of Château de Verteuil – Réjallant Recreation Area loop from Ruffec (Charente)

06:49

103km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.4 km for 168 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

5.32 km

Bois des Vigiers

Forest

2

21.1 km

Picnic Tables by the Stream

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect for a short break, on the side of a quiet road.

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23.1 km

La Charente

Lake

4

24.4 km

View of Château de Verteuil

Highlight • Castle

Although you cannot visit this chateau (it is privately owned by the La Rochefoucauld family) it provides a wonderful backdrop to the village and is truly a sight to behold from the river.

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5

24.7 km

Verteuil-sur-Charente Castle

Highlight • Castle

Verteuil Castle is a historic monument in Verteuil-sur-Charente. It dates back to 1080. It was here that François VI de la Rochefoucauld (French writer) wrote his Maxims.

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6

25.2 km

Beautiful picnic area with bathing spot

Highlight • Other

7

34.7 km

Réjallant Recreation Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Very pleasant, shaded, enough to eat, swim and canoe kayak

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8

64.2 km

Saveille Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful castle that can be visited. The friendly owner gave us a tour. There's a good infrastructure for cyclists, including a well-equipped workshop. All free of charge or in exchange for donations.

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9

77.6 km

Javarzay Castle

Highlight • Castle

Javarzay Castle, the most imposing of its time in Deux-Sèvres, was originally made up of 12 towers, two of which remain today.

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10

87.9 km

Church of Pioussay

Highlight • Religious Site

Superb frescoes

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B

103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

75.3 km

16.6 km

10.9 km

485 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

35.8 km

15.7 km

2.31 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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