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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée

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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée

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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée

02:39

43.4km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 41.7 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.15 km

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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1.50 km

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

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Church rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Its richly decorated portal is particularly noteworthy. Listed as a Historic Monument.

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1.83 km

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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8.83 km

Church of St Georges

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The church of Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu, in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, is part of the parish of Saint Martin de Montaigu in the deanery of Montaigu in the diocese of Luçon.

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8.83 km

We stayed at the Durivum during this trip.

This renovated house offers five spacious and bright bedrooms, featuring high-end bedding and hotel-like amenities.
In addition, a small apartment for two …

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16.8 km

International College

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Magnificent architectural ensemble, notably including the Father Baudoin Chapel

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30.3 km

Château and Étang d'Asson

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Castle built from the 15th to the 18th century and listed as a Historic Monument

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38.7 km

Manoir de la Roche-Thévenin

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As part of Heritage Days, Isabelle Favre, owner of the La Roche Thévenin estate, opened her property to the public. She allowed visitors to discover both the exterior and interior …

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43.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

4.07 km

3.35 km

726 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

16.8 km

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée

Montaigu Dyke

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

Montaigu Castle

Church of St Georges

Durivum, a haven of peace

International College

Château and Étang d'Asson

Manoir de la Roche-Thévenin

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