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France
Pays de la Loire
La Roche-Sur-Yon
Montaigu

Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Pays de la Loire
La Roche-Sur-Yon
Montaigu

Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

Moderate

3.3

(3)

40

riders

Montaigu Castle – River House loop from Montaigu Vendée

02:33

36.7km

300m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.15 km

Montaigu Dyke

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The nickname of the dike, immortalized by the famous bawdy song (which we could hear sung in an episode of South Park), would have for origin the fall of the …

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2

1.77 km

Montaigu Castle

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This rocky spur was fortified in the 9th century to fight against Viking invasions. In the 15th century, the entire medieval town was protected by ramparts, this time against the …

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2.10 km

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

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Church rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Its richly decorated portal is particularly noteworthy. Listed as a Historic Monument.

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4

6.02 km

Church of St Georges

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The church of Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu, in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, is part of the parish of Saint Martin de Montaigu in the deanery of Montaigu in the diocese of Luçon.

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6.02 km

Durivum, a haven of peace

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We stayed at the Durivum during this trip.

This renovated house offers five spacious and bright bedrooms, featuring high-end bedding and hotel-like amenities.
In addition, a small apartment for two …

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6.34 km

River House

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The River House is a preserved natural setting spanning over 10 hectares where art and nature blend together.
Imagine a river and its watermill, surrounded by 10 hectares of nature... …

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21.8 km

La Roche Pépin chapel

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La Roche-Pépin, a village in Saint-Georges and its abandoned chapel—this could have been the headline in the newspaper Ouest-France in May 1992. Indeed, in the heart of the Saint-Georges hamlet …

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28.8 km

Moulin de la Poitevinière

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A beautiful site on the Petite Maine River. Overall, the path along it between La Poitevinière and St Georges is very pleasant. Also known as the Chauveau Mill.

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36.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

7.74 km

5.83 km

3.99 km

2.70 km

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

12.8 km

8.05 km

760 m

511 m

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