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Pilgrim Trail · Charente-Maritime

Via Turonensis - Way of Saint James GR®655

recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate

Distance 132.8 km

Duration 33:30 h

Ascent 614 m

Descent 652 m

Dare to embark on the adventure of the Via Turonensis, the famous Way of Saint James, for an exciting and historical journey!

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Hiking Trail · Charente-Maritime

Via Fontcouverte - circuit 1

recommended route Difficulty T1 easy

Distance 4.9 km

Duration 2:00 h

Ascent 82 m

Descent 82 m

Take this fascinating route that leads you along the traces of the remains of the aerial Aqueduct, known as the Pont des Arcs!

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Charentes Tourisme and Charentes tourist offices

Hiking Trail · Les Charentes

Via Fontcouverte - circuit 2

recommended route Difficulty easy

Distance 6.9 km

Duration 2:00 h

Ascent 59 m

Descent 59 m

Discover the washhouses of Fontcouverte! Explore 4 of the 8 emblematic washhouses of the town during your walk.

Charentes Tourisme and Charentes tourist offices

Hiking Trail · Charente-Maritime

GR® 655 - Way of Saint James: Saintes / St-Jean d'Angély section

Difficulty difficult

Distance 36.2 km

Duration 9:02 h

Ascent 277 m

Descent 282 m

In search of a moment of tranquility, pilgrims and hikers make their way to the sacred city on the Way of Saint James. The Via Turonensis is one of ...

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Charentes Tourisme and Charentes tourist offices

Mountain Bike · Charente-Maritime

Fontcouverte via Saint-Vaize on October 5, 2025

Difficulty S2 moderate

Distance 37 km

Duration 2:25 h

Ascent 269 m

Descent 268 m

Hike 3 loops of 30, 17, and 10 km with an elevation gain of 800m

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Hiking Trail · Charente-Maritime

GRP Saintonge stage 9 La Chapelle des Pots - Juicq

Difficulty T1 difficult

Distance 31.6 km

Duration 7:50 h

Ascent 171 m

Descent 171 m

GRP of Saintonge GR360

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Pilgrim Trail · Charente-Maritime

31st stage on May 2, 2024

Difficulty

Distance 18.6 km

Duration 4:55 h

Ascent 100 m

Descent 140 m

31st stage between Juicq and Saintes, very gloomy weather, nothing particular on the route, except for the Château de Douhet. For the night I ...

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Bicycle Rides · Charente-Maritime

Long Cycling Round Trip from Tonnay-Boutonne via Saintes, Fontcouverte, and Saint-Savinien

Difficulty difficult

Distance 98.5 km

Duration 7:00 h

Ascent 270 m

Descent 270 m

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Bicycle Rides · Charente-Maritime

Long Cycling Tour from Saintes to Poitiers via Brioux-sur-Boutonne, Melle, and Biard

Difficulty difficult

Distance 130.6 km

Duration 9:00 h

Ascent 525 m

Descent 427 m

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Bicycle Rides · Charente-Maritime

Cycling Round Trip from Saintes via Bussac-sur-Charente, Saint-Césaire, and Chaniers

Difficulty moderate

Distance 39.8 km

Duration 2:45 h

Ascent 194 m

Descent 195 m

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September 28, 2026

Siegfried M.
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September 28, 2026

Schöner abwechslungsreicher Weg durch Wald und kleine Weiler, immer auf und ab. Er ist gut zu gehen und gut ausgeschildert. Immer wieder quert man Bäche oder die Eisenbahnlinie, diese meist durch Tunnel oder Unterführungen. Großer Parkplatz am Startpunkt (max 2.10m hoch).

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Via Fontcouverte - circuit 2

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