Old station portico – The Greenway loop from Garat

Old station portico – The Greenway loop from Garat

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Old station portico – The Greenway loop from Garat

05:43

99.0km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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17.2 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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21.8 km

Tunnel under the railway line

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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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27.1 km

Touvre

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The city is known for its two springs. Indeed, the sources of the Touvre are the second resurgence of France.

The clear waters provide an ideal habitat for many animal and plant species.

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32.4 km

La Touvre

Lake

42.1 km

La Charente

Lake

44.6 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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54.2 km

Church of Notre-Dame de Trois-Palis

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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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55.2 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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66.3 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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78.4 km

Towpath of the Coulée Verte

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The towpaths are mostly practicable by mountain bike OR VTC / GRAVEL. They connect the locks and villages where the relaxation areas allow you to eat (restaurants, snacks or mini markets ...).

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99.0 km

End point

Parking

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