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New Aquitaine
Angoulême
La Rochefoucauld

Lac de Lavaud – Old station portico loop from La Rochefoucauld

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
New Aquitaine
Angoulême
La Rochefoucauld

Lac de Lavaud – Old station portico loop from La Rochefoucauld

Hard

4.8

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40

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Lac de Lavaud – Old station portico loop from La Rochefoucauld

09:33

152km

1,530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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32.7 km

La Vienne River

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peaceful for cycling. And nice diversity point of view

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2

41.8 km

Lac de Lavaud

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3

79.5 km

Montbron Castle

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The current castle of Montbron (or Old Castle) was built during the 15th century, around 1480, shortly after the Hundred Years War left behind many destructions.

Built under the authority …

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4

96.2 km

Old station portico

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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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101 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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111 km

La Touvre

Lake

7

116 km

Foulpougne Viaduct

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The Foulpougne viaduct crosses the Touvre and allows the Paris-Bordeaux line to continue on its way. It is 60 meters long and overlooks the river at 16 meters in height.

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121 km

La Charente

Lake

9

123 km

Eastern rampart

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One of the most beautiful viewpoints in Angoulême. Dominating the Notre-Dame d'Obézine church. Close to pedestrian streets.

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151 km

La Rochefoucauld Castle Bridge

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Appearing in 1019 with Foucauld, lord of La Roche, the La Rochefoucauld family has long been considered a branch of the Lusignan, due to the similarity of their arms. It …

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152 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

106 km

23.1 km

11.7 km

8.45 km

1.60 km

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

119 km

23.6 km

5.04 km

2.72 km

1.16 km

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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