Airvault – Gourgé bridge loop from Boussais

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Airvault – Gourgé bridge loop from Boussais

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Airvault – Gourgé bridge loop from Boussais

07:29

114km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.3 km

Saint-Médard Church of Thouars

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24.4 km

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

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The Chouans bridge on the Thouet is a medieval bridge which crosses the Thouet river between Thouars and Saint-Jean-de-Thouars. The bridge was fortified in the 15th century and witnessed the …

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38.5 km

Montguimier Mill

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The Moulin de Montguimier is a 12th century mill that belonged to the monks of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes. You can start your hike from the parking lot of the Saint-Généroux church, a …

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40.4 km

Small Church of Saint-Généroux (10th century)

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The church of Saint-Généroux is a historical and cultural site which is worth a visit during a walk in Deux-Sèvres. Dating from the 10th century, it is considered one of …

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52.6 km

Airvault

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Small town of character in the heart of the Thouet valley. Do not miss the old medieval castle as well as the church (remains of the Romanesque abbey) and its …

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61.4 km

Lac du Cébron Natural Campsite

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Small campsite on the shores of Lake Cébron. Cabins and tent spaces at very reasonable prices. It is possible to swim in the lake, many hiking departures around.

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67.9 km

View of the Citadel

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Very nice view from the heights of Parthenay, on the citadel, the red roofs and the ramparts.

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114 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

80.2 km

16.5 km

14.7 km

1.63 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.6 km

47.7 km

13.1 km

825 m

707 m

539 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 16 October

16°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2025,2 - Thouars / Soutiers

Leg-breaking bumps and fields for a beautiful second day on the VéloFrancette going up the Thouet valley. Sun and allergies were present before joining the first downpours tomorrow! Bivouac at the Halte Vélo of Soutiers.

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