Sainte-Cécile is a commune located in the Vendée bocage within the Pays de la Loire region of France, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by its hedgerows, wooded sections, and undulating terrain, featuring rolling hills, meadows, and forests. The Petit Lay River meanders through the commune, providing shaded paths, while altitudes ranging from 37m to 107m offer varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
101
Routes
4.5
(154)
Average rating
1440
People visited

4.8
(39)
104
hikers
8.97km
02:41
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(7)
20
hikers
6.02km
01:46
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
16
hikers
21.6km
06:05
450m
450m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(5)
13
hikers
9.51km
02:50
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(11)
170
riders
98.4km
04:13
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.5
(2)
59
riders
51.7km
02:55
1,090m
1,090m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
85
riders
28.1km
01:11
140m
140m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(2)
23
riders
25.3km
01:15
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(13)
50
riders
36.4km
02:12
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(11)
102
riders
15.8km
01:01
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
23
riders
43.4km
02:41
420m
420m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
30
riders
47.9km
02:49
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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68
runners
6.52km
00:41
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
13
runners
8.95km
01:08
260m
260m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(2)
12
runners
12.0km
01:18
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
20.6km
02:33
590m
590m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.3
(3)
75
riders
99.0km
07:59
2,010m
2,010m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
70.7km
06:07
1,500m
1,500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
15.9km
01:21
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
45.3km
03:18
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
9
riders
38.1km
03:44
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
4
riders
23.2km
02:17
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
riders
45.1km
02:54
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
15.6km
01:29
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sainte-Cécile offers a range of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape, featuring the Vendée bocage and the Petit Lay River, supports varied outdoor pursuits. Komoot provides specific guides for these activities, such as Cycling around Sainte-Cécile.
The terrain in Sainte-Cécile is characterized by the Vendée bocage, featuring hedgerows, wooded areas, and undulating hills. Altitudes range from 37 meters (121 feet) to 107 meters (351 feet), providing a mix of gentle slopes and more challenging ascents. The Petit Lay River also meanders through the commune, offering paths along its banks.
Sainte-Cécile is suitable for touring cyclists, with routes that navigate the varied terrain of the Vendée bocage. These routes often pass through forests, along hollow paths, and beside the Petit Lay River. A dedicated guide, Cycling around Sainte-Cécile, provides more details on available options.
Hiking trails in Sainte-Cécile traverse diverse landscapes, including forests, hollow paths, and areas along rivers and ponds. Some trails connect to neighboring communes, allowing for longer excursions. The Hiking around Sainte-Cécile guide offers information on specific routes.
Road cycling in Sainte-Cécile benefits from the region's varied terrain, which includes both gentle slopes and ascents. The interconnected paths and scenic countryside provide opportunities for road cyclists. Information on routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Sainte-Cécile guide.
Sainte-Cécile offers opportunities for mountain biking, with trails that explore the wooded areas and undulating terrain of the Vendée bocage. These routes provide a natural setting for off-road cycling. For specific trail information, consult the MTB Trails around Sainte-Cécile guide.
Sainte-Cécile is a recognized destination for outdoor activities on Komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating a positive user experience.
Sainte-Cécile features the distinctive Vendée bocage landscape, characterized by hedgerows and wooded areas. The Petit Lay River meanders through the commune, and the area includes forests, ponds, and old mills. Some routes offer views of the Petit Lay valley and historic sites.
Yes, Sainte-Cécile provides a tranquil environment suitable for jogging, with paths along the Petit Lay River and through natural settings. A dedicated resource, Running Trails around Sainte-Cécile, details available running routes.
Gravel biking is an available activity in Sainte-Cécile, utilizing the region's varied terrain and interconnected paths. For specific routes and details tailored to gravel biking, refer to the Gravel biking around Sainte-Cécile guide.
The official website for the commune of Sainte-Cécile in Vendée is www.saintececile85.fr. This site provides general information about the commune.
For general inquiries, the Mairie (Town Hall) of Sainte-Cécile can be reached at 02.51.40.24.07. For tourism-related questions, the local tourist office can be contacted at 02.51.94.46.51.

