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Vinade-Bassac bridge – Along the Charente River loop from Angoulême

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Vinade-Bassac bridge – Along the Charente River loop from Angoulême

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Vinade-Bassac bridge – Along the Charente River loop from Angoulême

07:55

118km

590m

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: May 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 77.2 km for 307 m

After 105 km for 62 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

La Charente

Lake

37.0 km

Bois des Fausses

Forest

3

40.3 km

Saint-Brice Castle

Highlight • Castle

Constructed around 1550-1560, it has been owned by the Henessey Cognac family since 1906.

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45.1 km

Parc François Ier

Forest

5

58.2 km

The Jarnac Quays

Highlight • River

Opposite the racecourse, a narrow dirt path sheltered by a row of trees. Perfect place to take a break, sit and watch the Charente flow peacefully

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6

64.5 km

Bridge near Le Mareuil

Highlight • Bridge

Nicer scenery at the bridge over the Charente.

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7

64.6 km

Vinade-Bassac bridge

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Here we find a superb bridge that the GR 4 borrows. The Charente residences along the Charente are sumptuous, the abbey of Bassac a few hundred meters away is also …

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8

77.2 km

Bain des Dames Beach on the Charente

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It is a relaxing place to soak your feet in the Charente. You can land on the beach or on a bench. Take the opportunity to fill your water bottles …

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9

77.7 km

Along the Charente River

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

After Chateauneuf-sur-Charente on the V92, a beautiful stretch along the Charente begins.

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10

93.8 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

Highlight • Religious Site

This 12th century Romanesque church is nestled in the heart of the village and beautifully lighted in sunny weather. At the gates of Angoulême and on the banks of the …

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11

99.4 km

The Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Old towpath that runs along the Charente River for nearly 20 km.
A pleasant, easy route, but very popular on sunny days with hikers and cyclists.

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112 km

La Touvre

Lake

B

118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.5 km

32.4 km

19.6 km

7.14 km

1.10 km

123 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

37.5 km

20.8 km

19.3 km

266 m

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