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Road Bike · Charente

Between Forest and River: By Bike on the Traces of the Charente and La Braconne Vindelle, route exploration 13 C

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 56.5 km

Duration 2:55 h

Ascent 283 m

Descent 291 m

This 56 km route takes you to discover the banks of the Charente and the fascinating forest of La Braconne.

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Road Bike · Charente

Along the Charente: Nature, Heritage and History in the Heart of the Pays de Balzac

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 23.8 km

Duration 1:15 h

Ascent 114 m

Descent 113 m

Vindelle, discovery route 13 B

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Hiking Trail · Charente

Circuit between river and meadows

Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.2 km

Duration 2:50 h

Ascent 87 m

Descent 81 m

The majestic trees and wildflowers here welcome wildlife that only your discretion will allow you to discover. Favor nice days to calmly follow the ...

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from Office de tourisme d'Angoulême, Charentes Tourisme and Charentes tourist offices

Road Bike · Charente

Bike loop No. 13 Vindelle. Exploration circuit

Difficulty easy

Distance 56.6 km

Duration 2:55 h

Ascent 480 m

Descent 480 m

Ride along the Charente river to the mysterious Braconne forest .

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Road Bike · Charente

Bike loop No. 13 Vindelle. Discovery circuit

Difficulty easy

Distance 23.8 km

Duration 1:14 h

Ascent 176 m

Descent 176 m

The Charente river around Vindelle by bike.

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Hiking Trail · Charente

Charente Flowers Circuit

Difficulty easy

Distance 12.1 km

Duration 3:30 h

Ascent 45 m

Descent 47 m

Nature lovers, you will be delighted by the Vindelle countryside! Follow the Charente river and then climb up for a breathtaking view over the valley.

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Hiking Trail · Charente

Balzac circuit

Difficulty difficult

Distance 13.3 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 83 m

Descent 86 m

10 minutes from Angoulême, overlooking a wide meander of the Charente and its tributary the Argence, Balzac owes its rich agricultural lands to the ...

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Hiking Trail · Charente

Loop hike along the Charente river

Difficulty difficult

Distance 12.4 km

Duration 3:03 h

Ascent 50 m

Descent 50 m

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Hiking Trail · Charente

Hiking round trip around Balzac

Difficulty difficult

Distance 13.3 km

Duration 3:21 h

Ascent 101 m

Descent 101 m

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Hiking Trail · Charente

Loop hike along the Charente river

Difficulty moderate

Distance 9.1 km

Duration 2:17 h

Ascent 101 m

Descent 101 m

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