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Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

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Mountain biking trails

France

Pays de la Loire

Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

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4.6

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Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

02:16

29.0km

260m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 60 m for 56 m

After 28.9 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.51 km

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

At the water's edge and surrounded by a few trees and picnic tables, you can take a break from your hike or have lunch here - the perfect spot.

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Tip by

7.59 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

14.7 km

Bois des Girondins

Highlight • Forest

Forest with many tricky root trails and very steep uphills

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23.6 km

Moulin Papon Dam

Highlight • Lake

This dam was built in 1970 and, fortunately for us hikers, it is thanks to it that the Moulin Papon lake exists and that we can enjoy it.

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Tip by

24.0 km

The Moulin Papon reservoir, near La Roche-sur-Yon, is a peaceful and green place. This vast artificial body of water is surrounded by paths suitable for cycling, offering clear views of the lake and the surrounding forest.

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24.9 km

Yon

Lake

29.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

8.02 km

4.40 km

1.58 km

1.14 km

234 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

7.65 km

3.75 km

3.15 km

1.59 km

304 m

Elevation

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Saturday 25 July

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Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Bois des Girondins

Moulin Papon Dam

Moulin Papon Lake

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