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Lake view – The Mother loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

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France
Pays de la Loire

Lake view – The Mother loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

Hard

5.0

(3)

73

runners

Lake view – The Mother loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

04:45

39.0km

620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Marais poitevin

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

10.2 km

Lake view

Highlight • Lake

The Vendée is backed by its dam and these beautifully framed photos are available to you during your hikes on its banks.

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2

17.6 km

Steep climb in Mervent — 21%

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Only a 500m climb but it averages 10% and peaks at 21% around the second bend. A great hill to attack full gas and beat the KOM.

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3

18.2 km

Superb view of La Mère

Highlight • Other

Breathtaking viewpoint of the Mère and the ancient forest here. You can also learn more about the old chateau which is just a ruin in this spot now. There is …

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4

18.8 km

Mervent Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Other

really extra corner for the climb !!!

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5

19.9 km

The Mother

Highlight • River

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

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6

26.2 km

Pont de Diet

Highlight • Bridge

B

39.0 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

8.76 km

5.75 km

5.61 km

3.17 km

343 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

7.74 km

5.33 km

4.96 km

4.83 km

4.04 km

1.62 km

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Thursday 22 October

16°C

10°C

62 %

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