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New Aquitaine

Cognac

Saint-Laurent-De-Cognac

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac

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Mountain biking trails

France

New Aquitaine

Cognac

Saint-Laurent-De-Cognac

Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac

Moderate

4.3

(6)

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Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac

03:32

49.9km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. 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: May 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.6 km for 65 m

Open: • April 15-June 14, Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-6:00 PM • June 15-September 15: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00 PM-7:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November 1-April 14

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Parking

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3.50 km

Merpins Castle

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Here we find the ruins of the castle of Merpins. In the Middle Ages, it was an important medieval fortress, in what is now Merpins-Vieux-Bourg. A stopover is essential!

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5.41 km

Port of the Lys

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The port of Lys is a privileged place for walkers, hikers on foot or by bike, fishermen, boaters and water skiers.
It is an ideal site for a shady stopover!

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21.2 km

Saint-Pierre Church of Chaniers

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Built in the 11th and 12th centuries, this church, listed as a historic monument in 1912, is a spectacular work of art. Well worth the drive past when crossing town!

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21.6 km

Chaniers chain bin

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I really enjoyed this ride. I’m 46, I did it on a 40 year old road bike, it’s more suited to a cyclocross bike!

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21.6 km

From the Chaniers chain ferry

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23.8 km

Saint-Martin Church

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The Church of Saint-Martin de Coucoury was built around the 11th century. It is a pretty example of a Romanesque church.

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26.6 km

Small Bridge over the Étier de Rousson

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A small bridge over the Etier de Rousson which leads to La Charente. It is on the V92 cycle path.

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42.9 km

Small bridge

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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

13.1 km

2.29 km

2.19 km

632 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.9 km

9.10 km

7.87 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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Port of the Lys – Chaniers chain bin loop from Saint-Laurent-de-Cognac

Merpins Castle

Port of the Lys

Saint-Pierre Church of Chaniers

Chaniers chain bin

From the Chaniers chain ferry

Saint-Martin Church

Small Bridge over the Étier de Rousson

Small bridge

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