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Lac de Mervent and the Parc naturel régional du Marais Poitevin — loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

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France

Pays de la Loire

Lac de Mervent and the Parc naturel régional du Marais Poitevin — loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

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Lac de Mervent and the Parc naturel régional du Marais Poitevin — loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

05:53

91.0km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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11.8 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Highlight • River

Pretty shaded road which crosses the national forest of Mervent-Vouvant. It runs alongside then crosses the Mother which brings a welcome freshness in summer.

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14.6 km

The Mother

Highlight • River

Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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45.6 km

Maillezais Abbey

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An abbey church, converted into a cathedral and an episcopal seat in 1317, was erected on this promontory from a monastery founded in 976. Before the drying of the Marais …

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60.9 km

Canal de Pomère

Highlight (Segment) • River

The cycle path extends over a very beautiful section along the canal.

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90.1 km

Château de Terre-Neuve

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Georges Simenon stayed there during the occupation

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91.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

21.4 km

15.9 km

5.26 km

155 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.9 km

16.2 km

9.68 km

5.53 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

The Mother

Maillezais Abbey

Canal de Pomère

Château de Terre-Neuve

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