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New Aquitaine

North beach of Fouras – Pointe de la Fumée loop from Rochefort

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine

North beach of Fouras – Pointe de la Fumée loop from Rochefort

Moderate

11

riders

North beach of Fouras – Pointe de la Fumée loop from Rochefort

03:46

58.0km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 37.3 km for 287 m

After 41.3 km for 77 m

After 41.7 km for 138 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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599 m

Bassin de Plaisance Bougainville

Lake

2

33.3 km

La Sauzaie

Highlight • Structure

In brightly painted wood or simple: the traditional fisherman's huts on stilts can be quite elaborate along this north shore of Fouras.

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34.8 km

Plage Nord

Beach

4

35.2 km

North beach of Fouras

Highlight • Other

Crescent-shaped expanse of soft yellow sand at the most narrow point of the peninsula.

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5

36.4 km

Vierge Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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6

37.2 km

Pointe de la Fumée

Highlight • Beach

7

37.8 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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40.2 km

Le Bois Vert

Forest

9

41.4 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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41.8 km

Lighthouse

Lighthouse

11

42.6 km

Espérance Beach

Highlight • Beach

Depending on the tide, the name may be wishful thinking, but the beach can be nice when the water covers rocks and silt.

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12

43.6 km

Mill of Hope

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Well preserved tower of an old mill in the street of hope

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B

58.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

11.5 km

9.49 km

4.82 km

1.94 km

112 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

14.4 km

10.8 km

509 m

201 m

< 100 m

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