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Pays de la Loire
Fontenay-Le-Comte
Vouvant

The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Vouvant

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Pays de la Loire
Fontenay-Le-Comte
Vouvant

The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Vouvant

Moderate

4.3

(3)

3

riders

The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Vouvant

02:25

36.1km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.8 km for 145 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

7.75 km

Épagne Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

19.1 km

Village de foussay

Highlight • Other

very cute

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3

19.2 km

Labeled a small town of character, Foussais-Payré is a village dominated by Renaissance architecture. The town reached its peak there thanks to the flourishing activity of clothiers, tanners and weavers, …

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4

26.9 km

The Mother

Highlight • River

Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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5

27.7 km

dominant view over the valley, magnificent!

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6

30.0 km

Pretty shaded road which crosses the national forest of Mervent-Vouvant. It runs alongside then crosses the Mother which brings a welcome freshness in summer.

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7

35.6 km

As you approach this bridge, you will have a breathtaking view of the ramparts of the medieval town of Vouvant.

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8

35.7 km

Medieval Village of Vouvant

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely gorgeous medieval fortified town built on a hillside overlooking a river. Remains of the castle walls and keep, lovely church, plus art galleries, cafes and great walks around the cobbled streets and surrounding parklands.

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36.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

4.48 km

4.15 km

1.35 km

180 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

11.8 km

3.01 km

1.28 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (120 m)

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Monday 2 November

11°C

4°C

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