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Rochefort
Tonnay-Charente

Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Tonnay-Charente

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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Tonnay-Charente

Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Tonnay-Charente

Easy

4.7

(11)

58

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Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Tonnay-Charente

01:27

24.6km

80m

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: August 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.6 km for 63 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

724 m

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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2

1.35 km

The 1st bridge dates back to the Middle Ages (1242) and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times.
Pierre Debans replaced the obligation to use the ferry to cross the …

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3

13.7 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

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Very practical when it is open. The passages are very regular.

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4

14.3 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

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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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5

16.3 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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6

17.3 km

Arsenal entrance

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A very beautiful archway!

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7

17.7 km

Royal Ropewalk

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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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8

18.3 km

Mobile bridge at the Rochefort marina

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

7.95 km

2.85 km

1.78 km

469 m

246 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

1.07 km

864 m

449 m

365 m

307 m

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Saturday 17 October

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