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Pays de la Loire

La Roche-Sur-Yon

The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

Pays de la Loire

La Roche-Sur-Yon

The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

Moderate

4.5

(2)

6

riders

The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

03:01

49.9km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

14.4 km

Courgeon Viaduct

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Viaduct with one arch which overlooks the Petit Lay, formerly used by the Fontenay - Cholet train, serving Mouchamps station.

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2

18.9 km

Roches Baritaud Castle

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Using moats and fortifications from the 11th century, this castle was built in the 15th century. It has long belonged to the Châteaubriand family from which the famous writer descends. …

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3

19.6 km

Gravel Path With Singletrack Sections

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4

22.5 km

The old railroad

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The Vendée countryside is very beautiful with its valleys and its many hedgerows.

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5

27.5 km

Puybelliard

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Charming little village not far from Chantonnay

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6

27.8 km

Puybelliard, a magnificent little village

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Pretty, full of charm, between two portions of superb roads for a loop towards Saint Michel and Pouzauges, an interesting landmark!

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47.2 km

Boistissandeau Castle

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This castle has a rich history of use as private property, as a place of scientific experimentation in the 18th century, and even as a place of refuge for young …

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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

13.1 km

6.82 km

3.23 km

3.06 km

711 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

15.7 km

6.71 km

1.98 km

503 m

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