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Pays de la Loire

Torfou Valley – Tiffauges Castle loop from Le Puy-Saint-Bonnet

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Pays de la Loire

Torfou Valley – Tiffauges Castle loop from Le Puy-Saint-Bonnet

Hard

4.3

(8)

31

riders

Torfou Valley – Tiffauges Castle loop from Le Puy-Saint-Bonnet

03:24

49.2km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.7 km

Grenon Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A nice portion before the arrival in Mortagne

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2

20.3 km

Steep 15% Descent Overlooking the Sèvre

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Short descent and steep climb leading to a path overlooking the Sèvre.
Watch out for the gates at the bottom of the slope!

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23.9 km

Torfou Valley

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With the castle and the meeting of the Crûme and the Sèvre Nantaise, this small valley is full of fantastic landscapes to explore.

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24.8 km

Church of Our Lady of Tiffauges

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A recent (18th century) but rather pretty church. It can be seen from afar as it stands on a high slope in the Sèvres. The square is pleasant, with restrooms …

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25.1 km

Tiffauges Castle

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Castle that belonged to Gilles de Rais, lord of the Marches of Brittany who inspired the myth of Bluebeard. The region of the Marches of Brittany marked the border between …

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40.4 km

Le long de la sèvre

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The Vendée cycle path is perfect for cycling and hiking. A real pleasure!

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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

9.59 km

7.64 km

4.17 km

444 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

17.1 km

4.52 km

3.67 km

2.27 km

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Thursday 16 July

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