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Noirterre Loop
A road cycling route starting from Saint-Varent
Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure starting near Saint-Varent and explore the scenic countryside and historic sites.
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Experience the beauty of the countryside and explore historic sites on this challenging road cycling route starting near Saint-Varent. With a total distance of 94 kilometers and an ascent of 506 meters, it is suitable for well-trained amateurs. Highlights along the route include the medieval village of Noirterre and the charming town of Nueil-les-Aubiers.
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94 km
506 m
Tough
Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Saint-Varent Village centerSaint-Varent: Small town with limited cycling opportunities.
Saint-Varent is a small town located in the region of Poitou-Charentes, France. From a cyclist's perspective, the town is not particularly suited for road or gravel cycling as it lacks dedicated cycling infrastructure and there are no famous cycling spots or well-known climbs nearby. The surrounding area does offer some scenic country roads for leisure cycling, but it is not a popular tourist destination for cyclists. Overall, Saint-Varent ranks low on the cyclist-friendly scale.16 km
16 km
NoirterreVillageNoirterre is a medieval village featuring narrow streets, stone houses, and a picturesque central square.
40 km
40 km
Nueil-les-AubiersVillageNueil-les-Aubiers is a historic town known for its Renaissance-style architecture and beautiful countryside.
62 km
62 km
Saint-Maurice-la-FougereuseVillageSaint-Maurice-la-Fougereuse is a peaceful village surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.
85 km
85 km
Coulonges-ThouarsaisVillageCoulonges-Thouarsais is a charming town with a medieval castle and scenic countryside views.
94 km
94 km
Saint-VarentVillageSaint-Varent, the starting point of the route, is a charming town known for its medieval architecture and scenic location along the Thouet River.
94 km
94 km
Finish: Saint-Varent Village centerSaint-Varent: Small town with limited cycling opportunities.
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