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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

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France

Pays de la Loire

Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

04:46

18.3km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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944 m

Back to the past, between post office and theater

Highlight • Other

1.19 km

Napoléon Square

Highlight • Other

On Place Napoléon in La Roche-sur-Yon, thirteen mechanical animals made of wood and steel, designed by François Delarozière and the La Machine company, populate the pools and are free for …

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1.42 km

Saint-Louis Church of La Roche-sur-Yon

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Neoclassical style church, commissioned by Napoleon, whose construction lasted from 1813 to 1829.

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5.78 km

Moulin Papon Dam

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This dam was built in 1970 and, fortunately for us hikers, it is thanks to it that the Moulin Papon lake exists and that we can enjoy it.

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6.44 km

Moulin Papon Dam

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have good shoes in wet weather.

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7.65 km

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

At the water's edge and surrounded by a few trees and picnic tables, you can take a break from your hike or have lunch here - the perfect spot.

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8.72 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

11.2 km

Lake Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful lake, surrounded by trees, is a haven of peace away from the city. You will make an ideal hike along the water.

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11.4 km

Tour of Lac du Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

ideal place for trail running or family outing

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18.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

3.87 km

3.55 km

2.68 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

5.00 km

4.92 km

3.83 km

2.29 km

1.12 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

38°C

19°C

0 %

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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

Back to the past, between post office and theater

Napoléon Square

Saint-Louis Church of La Roche-sur-Yon

Moulin Papon Dam

Moulin Papon Dam

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Lake Moulin Papon

Tour of Lac du Moulin Papon

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