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Déluge Bridge – The Mother loop from Bourneau

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Déluge Bridge – The Mother loop from Bourneau

Hard

4.0

(2)

155

runners

Déluge Bridge – The Mother loop from Bourneau

02:47

23.2km

390m

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: May 28, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.84 km

Pierre Brune Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

From the Pierre Brune dam, climb with a high percentage and hairpin bends in the forest that give the impression of being in a small mountain pass.
One-way passage in …

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9.86 km

Déluge Bridge

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Among the trees and by the river you will find this magical bridge that makes you feel like you are in another world.

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9.86 km

Mervent-Vouvant State Forest

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In terms of equipment, provide for those who want to make it a fast course a mountain bike adapted to breakage and quickly arriving and individual protections appropriate to your …

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13.5 km

The Mother

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

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13.5 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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14.2 km

Superb view of La Mère

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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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16.9 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

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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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17.9 km

Pont de Diet

Highlight • Bridge

23.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

4.26 km

4.04 km

2.78 km

2.56 km

1.15 km

258 m

Surfaces

9.64 km

4.02 km

3.87 km

3.50 km

1.63 km

416 m

101 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

22°C

14°C

76 %

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Déluge Bridge – The Mother loop from Bourneau

Pierre Brune Hill

Déluge Bridge

Mervent-Vouvant State Forest

The Mother

Steep climb in Mervent — 21%

Superb view of La Mère

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Pont de Diet

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