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France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Hiers-Brouage

Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Hiers

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Rochefort
Hiers-Brouage

Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Hiers

Moderate

4.8

(4)

76

riders

Rochefort Transporter Bridge – Rochefort Transporter Bridge loop from Hiers

02:45

46.5km

60m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 29.2 km for 158 m

After 29.4 km for 158 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

256 m

Brouage Village and Fortifications

Highlight • Historical Site

Briouage is one of the most beautiful villages in France.

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2

370 m

Brouage Citadel

Highlight • Castle

The stronghold of Brouage is a former salt trading port named Jacopolis-sur-Brouage, which became a Catholic war port wanted by Cardinal Richelieu who named it Brouage in 1627 to compete …

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3

10.4 km

Marais de Brouage

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

The Poitou-Charentes marshes are home to exceptional biodiversity and allow you to observe many animals.

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4

26.6 km

Notre-Dame Church of Échillais

Highlight • Religious Site

A pretty 12th century church located in the town of Échillais. You can also find public toilets on site if you need them.

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5

28.8 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

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6

29.4 km

Rochefort Transporter Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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46.2 km

One could also leave the city by other passages: two posterns, the curtain of the sea, two underground ports in the sides of the bastions of La Brèche and Hiers …

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8

46.3 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Hiers-Brouage

Highlight • Religious Site

Historical memories attached to this church (baptism of Champlain); Pilgrimage for Canadians. Renaissance-style facade with three carved escutcheons. Inside, the nave and aisles are covered with paneling. Double row of columns with Tuscan capitals.

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46.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

12.8 km

8.32 km

1.37 km

135 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

11.3 km

8.27 km

1.62 km

739 m

220 m

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