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The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

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The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

02:56

50.1km

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.6 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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19.0 km

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. In 1757, the Count of Beauharnais, Joséphine's grandfather, bought the estate, which he sold in 1817.

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19.8 km

Gravel Path With Singletrack Sections

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22.6 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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27.7 km

Puybelliard

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Charming little village not far from Chantonnay

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28.0 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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47.4 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 monks and theology students.
Information on the history of the castle: lesherbiers.fr/decouvert/histoire-patrimoine/patrimoine/46-chateau-du-boistissandeau.html

Property of the Vendée department, the castle cannot be visited. Managed by the association "Handi-Espoir" it is part of a remarkable and unique structure in France "the Maison d'Accueil Familial le Boistissandeau" which allows the joint reception of disabled adults with their elderly parents.

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50.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

13.1 km

6.75 km

4.74 km

3.22 km

711 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

12.7 km

7.29 km

758 m

503 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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The old railroad – Boistissandeau Castle loop from Ardelay

Courgeon Viaduct

Roches Baritaud Castle

Gravel Path With Singletrack Sections

The old railroad

Puybelliard

Puybelliard, a magnificent little village

Boistissandeau Castle

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