Venansault, a commune located in the Vendée region of France, features diverse landscapes characterized by green bocage, fed by rivers like the Jaunay and Guyon. This varied terrain, underlaid by granite, provides a suitable environment for a range of outdoor pursuits. The area offers tranquil paths amidst natural settings, making it ideal for several sports like jogging, road cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and more. Its location also serves as a gateway to the broader Vendée department, which includes forests, marsh…
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111
riders
34.1km
01:59
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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61.2km
04:45
390m
390m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.9km
01:20
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.8km
01:04
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80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
15.8km
01:45
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.4km
01:52
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.41km
00:59
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.40km
00:40
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50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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51.0km
02:08
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.6km
02:01
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.4km
02:14
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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17
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37.8km
02:46
290m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.8km
01:33
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.0km
01:35
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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53.4km
03:55
280m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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58.3km
03:53
410m
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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91.5km
05:52
420m
420m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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73.8km
04:39
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.8km
02:08
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
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8.61km
02:17
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.58km
01:26
20m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.6km
02:59
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.2km
03:06
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Venansault offers a variety of outdoor activities including Jogging, Road cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Touring cycling. The region features diverse landscapes with an extensive network of trails. More than 70 routes are available for exploration.
Venansault provides numerous jogging routes, including marked circuits like "charme" (8 miles [13 km]), "champ planté" (5.6 miles [9 km]), and "guyon" (3.7 miles [6 km]). These routes utilize agricultural paths and offer varied terrain. Find more options in the Running Trails around Venansault guide.
Venansault is integrated into the Vendée's extensive cycling network, which features nearly 1,800 km of cycle paths. The region's relatively flat terrain makes it suitable for road cycling. Explore various options in the Road Cycling Routes around Venansault guide.
Venansault offers a network of agricultural paths suitable for hiking. Marked circuits such as "jaunay" (16 miles [26 km]) and "paon du jour" (12 miles [19 km]) provide options for various lengths. Starting points are often found at locations like the Pierre Loué car park. More details are available in the Hiking around Venansault guide.
The Vendée region, including areas around Venansault, offers numerous cycle paths and wooded tracks suitable for gravel biking. The diverse terrain of the Vendean countryside provides an invigorating experience for cyclists. Consult the Gravel biking around Venansault guide for specific routes.
Venansault and the surrounding Vendée region feature tracks and lanes suitable for mountain biking. The varied landscape, including the bocage, offers diverse terrain for off-road cycling. Information on routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Venansault guide.
Venansault is situated in the heart of the Vendée bocage, characterized by green landscapes, rivers like the Jaunay and Guyon, and a distinctive granite subsoil. This creates a varied terrain with tranquil, wild-feeling paths amidst agricultural areas. The region serves as a gateway to ancient forests, marsh landscapes, and elevated areas of the broader Vendée department.
Many of Venansault's marked circuits and agricultural paths are suitable for families, offering varying lengths and generally tranquil environments. Routes like the "champ planté" (5.6 miles [9 km]) provide largely shaded paths. It is advisable to check specific route details for suitability with children.
Outdoor activities in Venansault are popular on komoot, with more than 18,000 visitors having explored routes in the area. The routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 ratings. There are more than 70 routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Venansault, including Running Trails around Venansault, Road Cycling Routes around Venansault, and Hiking around Venansault. Guides for Gravel biking, MTB, and Touring cycling are also available. These guides provide curated routes and information for different sports.
For official information regarding Venansault, the official website is venansault.com. The official phone number for the commune is +33 2 51 07 37 84. These resources can provide further details on local amenities and regulations.
Venansault offers routes of varying lengths and difficulties, including shorter circuits suitable for beginners. For example, the "guyon" circuit is approximately 3.7 miles [6 km] long. Many agricultural paths provide relatively flat and accessible terrain. It is recommended to check individual route descriptions for specific difficulty levels.

