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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Fouras

Fort de Fouras – Fouras loop from Fouras

Easy

3.3

(4)

48

riders

Fort de Fouras – Fouras loop from Fouras

01:25

26.3km

60m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: July 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.30 km for 77 m

After 4.28 km for 287 m

After 22.2 km for 54 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.31 km

Fort de Fouras

Highlight • Castle

Well-preserved castle with free entry right on the beach and great views, albeit very few of the sophisticated Vauban defenses seem to have endured.

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2

2.41 km

Château du Bois-Vert

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Historic mansion in a verdant green forest estate, with dreamy shaded pathways open to the public

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3

3.34 km

Vierge Beach

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Beach towards the Pointe de la Fumée, frequented by fishermen. View of Fort Boyard, the Oléron, Madame and Aix islands. Gently sloping beach, composed of sand, you will find gravel …

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4

4.17 km

Pointe de la Fumée

Highlight • Beach

5

22.0 km

La Fumée Ferry Pier

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Ile d'Aix is part of the Charente archipelago and lies in the centre-west of the Charente Maritime department. The small island is situated in the middle of the Pertuis d'Antioche …

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6

22.2 km

View of the Fouras coastline

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7

22.3 km

Passe Enet

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Wait for low tide to head to this unusual fort and take a 1.6 km long pass on foot between the oyster beds of La Pointe-de-la-Fumée. A word of advice, …

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8

25.3 km

Fouras

Highlight • Settlement

Fouras is a city full of charm, located at the mouth of the Charente. It extends over four kilometers and has five beaches to cool off. Fouras is protected from …

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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.10 km

4.75 km

3.55 km

1.48 km

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

10.3 km

2.60 km

1.65 km

1.29 km

197 m

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Tuesday 25 August

32°C

18°C

36 %

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