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Déluge Bridge – Steep climb in Mervent — 21% loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

Déluge Bridge – Steep climb in Mervent — 21% loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

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Déluge Bridge – Steep climb in Mervent — 21% loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

02:24

46.0km

680m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.7 km for 145 m

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11.5 km

Climb in the Forest of Mervent

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in the full forest of uneven up to 16% a real corner 🤩 and in the heart of this superb forest of mervent

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12.9 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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16.5 km

Pierre Brune Hill

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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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24.0 km

Steep climb in Mervent — 21%

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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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24.5 km

Mervent Old Castle Park

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Here, the remains of the ramparts of the Lusignan castle, a medieval fortress, built at the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century. All that …

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24.7 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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26.0 km

Climb and Descent Along Lac de la Mère

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If you're coming from Mervant, you'll have a long straight descent where speeds of 60km/h are easily obtainable before turning back round the lake for awesome views and an challenging …

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32.7 km

View of the Vendée River

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Lovely spot to take in all the nature in this area.

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46.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

3.18 km

873 m

236 m

164 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

3.41 km

380 m

147 m

132 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

12°C

14 %

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Déluge Bridge – Steep climb in Mervent — 21% loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

Climb in the Forest of Mervent

Déluge Bridge

Pierre Brune Hill

Steep climb in Mervent — 21%

Mervent Old Castle Park

Superb view of La Mère

Climb and Descent Along Lac de la Mère

View of the Vendée River

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