Montaigu Castle – Montaigu Dyke loop from Montaigu-Vendée

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Montaigu Castle – Montaigu Dyke loop from Montaigu-Vendée

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Montaigu Castle – Montaigu Dyke loop from Montaigu-Vendée

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17.9km

110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.7 km for 258 m

After 12.1 km for 291 m

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302 m

Montaigu Castle

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This rocky spur was fortified in the 9th century to fight against Viking invasions. In the 15th century, the entire medieval town was protected by ramparts, this time against the …

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342 m

Val d'Asson Park

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Located east of the Parc des Remparts, the first part of the Val d'Asson Park opened in September 2020. The second part will open in July 2023. In total, it …

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761 m

Montaigu Dyke

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The nickname of the dike, immortalized by the famous bawdy song (which we could hear sung in an episode of South Park), would have for origin the fall of the …

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8.09 km

Sénard Mill and Bridge

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Beautiful site with the mill and this stone bridge dating from the Middle Ages, which spans the Maine. The mill has been converted into an inn.

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10.7 km

Site apparently very popular with spoon fishermen. Picnic tables nearby.
The hiking trail along the Gournet stream takes you to the cycle path in the direction of Saint-Hilaire de Loulay and the Vendée Vélo in the direction of Clisson.

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17.7 km