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France
New Aquitaine
Cognac
Châteaubernard

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Cognac

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Cognac
Châteaubernard

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Cognac

Moderate

4.4

(70)

340

riders

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Cognac

04:45

62.2km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 26.0 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

After 26.1 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.49 km

Merpins Castle

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Here we find the ruins of the castle of Merpins. In the Middle Ages, it was an important medieval fortress, in what is now Merpins-Vieux-Bourg. A stopover is essential!

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2

8.30 km

University of Laziness

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3

8.53 km

Port of the Lys

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The port of Lys is a privileged place for walkers, hikers on foot or by bike, fishermen, boaters and water skiers.
It is an ideal site for a shady stopover!

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4

26.1 km

Chaniers chain bin

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I really enjoyed this ride. I’m 46, I did it on a 40 year old road bike, it’s more suited to a cyclocross bike!

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26.1 km

6

28.3 km

Village of Courcoury

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Courcoury is a natural island surrounded by the Charente and Seugne rivers, giving it a unique landscape setting between marshes and waterways, conducive to biodiversity and outdoor activities. It is …

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7

28.4 km

Saint-Martin Church

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The Church of Saint-Martin de Coucoury was built around the 11th century. It is a pretty example of a Romanesque church.

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8

31.4 km

A small bridge over the Etier de Rousson which leads to La Charente. It is on the V92 cycle path.

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B

62.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

10.9 km

10.5 km

2.77 km

1.29 km

725 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

19.8 km

5.80 km

4.65 km

313 m

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Friday 16 October

17°C

10°C

13 %

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