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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Échillais

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Échillais

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Chemin de la Charente loop from Échillais

01:57

30.6km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 7.88 km for 25 m

After 8.66 km for 46 m

After 26.1 km for 41 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

1.74 km

View of the Rochefort-Echillais Transporter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Enjoy a superb view of this building, inaugurated in 1900, linking Rochefort to Échillais. For the record, there are only 8 transporter bridges like this one left in the world today!

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2

1.84 km

Martrou Bridge

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Good view from the new bridge :) by the way with a very good bike path

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3

3.97 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

In the 19th century, the only way to cross the Charente was by ferry. But this one was disturbed by the tides. It would have been necessary to build a …

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4

5.92 km

Chemin de la Charente

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The cycle path opened a rear view of the historic industrial river

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5

7.29 km

Royal Ropewalk

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Corderie Royale was created in 1666 by Louis XIV, in order to manufacture the ropes needed for military sailing boats.

A huge building, it is the largest historical site in Rochefort which can be visited all year round.

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6

14.2 km

View of the old suspension bridge over the Charente River

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From here you can enjoy a superb view of the suspension bridge over the Charente, on the Quai Auriol Roy Bry.

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7

20.1 km

Old railway bridge over the Charente

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old railway bridge with a view of the Charente see the impressive current during the rising tides

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8

28.8 km

Notre-Dame Church of Échillais

Highlight • Religious Site

A pretty 12th century church located in the town of Échillais. You can also find public toilets on site if you need them.

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30.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.90 km

6.55 km

3.29 km

503 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

5.27 km

4.96 km

3.59 km

117 m

< 100 m

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