Old station portico – Along the Charente River loop from Coteau d'Epagnac

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Old station portico – Along the Charente River loop from Coteau d'Epagnac

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Old station portico – Along the Charente River loop from Coteau d'Epagnac

06:23

101km

600m

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 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.8 km

Old station portico

Highlight • Monument

On the Coulée d'Oc, an old massive gantry designed to lift heavy loads transported by rail. The portico is located a few hundred meters from the demarcation line.

You have the possibility to park right next to it.

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21.4 km

Tunnel under the railway line

Highlight • Structure

The passage in the tunnel under the railway line is narrow. The best thing is to signal yourself to other cyclists with a little ring of the bell.

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32.0 km

La Touvre

Lake

41.7 km

La Charente

Lake

44.3 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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53.8 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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54.9 km

Charente Riverside Path at La Meure

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path located south of the Pont de la Meure, between a wooded hillside and the Charente, with a few islands. It consists of a dirt track, just wide enough for …

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65.9 km

White Trails of Saint-Simeux

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the most spectacular villages on the banks of the Charente. Coming from Angoulême, the church appears high up on the right. Take advantage of the morning sun to …

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67.3 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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70.8 km

Bain des Dames Beach on the Charente

Highlight • Beach

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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101 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.0 km

32.3 km

17.9 km

7.64 km

2.46 km

557 m

Surfaces

51.4 km

31.1 km

10.7 km

7.27 km

329 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

16°C

8°C

92 %

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Comments

June 11, 2024,Marthon/Camping à Sireuil

Quiet day. Not too much elevation gain.
Seeing green and shared road did our thing. Before Angoulême, crossing a village where the roadway for cyclists was full of holes.
Short visit to Angoulême and after a new section of greenway, arrival at the campsite

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