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View from Puy Crapaud – Pouzauges Castle loop from Pouzauges

View from Puy Crapaud – Pouzauges Castle loop from Pouzauges

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View from Puy Crapaud – Pouzauges Castle loop from Pouzauges

03:12

45.8km

500m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.7 km for 273 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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259 m

Notre-Dame Church of Old Pouzauges

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1.92 km

Ruins of the Abbey at Le Bois Roland Lake

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There are the ruins of an ancient abbey on the edge of a lake, as well as a gîte in the heart of the hills near Pouzauges.

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3.05 km

View from Puy Crapaud

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3rd summit of the Vendée hills with its 269m (after Mont Mercure and Bois de la Folie). Capped by an old mill transformed into an inn with panoramic views. But it has been closed for many years.

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5.99 km

Bois de la Cibretière

Forest

8.15 km

Château de Lénardière

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Private property not very visible, but the road leading to it is pleasant.

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17.7 km

It's great for gravel

Highlight (Segment) • Other

easy gravel path

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21.4 km

Moulin Couvert Picnic Area

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Benches and picnic table at the water's edge for a shaded, charming break.

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31.2 km

Gravel path in the Vendée countryside

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beautiful gravel path in the Vendée countryside

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43.8 km

Pouzauges Castle

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The ruins of this 11th century castle are worth visiting. Located on the heights of the village of Pouzanges, the castle offers a spectacular view.

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45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

18.2 km

4.65 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

17.9 km

4.39 km

2.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 July

31°C

19°C

67 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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View from Puy Crapaud – Pouzauges Castle loop from Pouzauges

Notre-Dame Church of Old Pouzauges

Ruins of the Abbey at Le Bois Roland Lake

View from Puy Crapaud

Château de Lénardière

It's great for gravel

Moulin Couvert Picnic Area

Gravel path in the Vendée countryside

Pouzauges Castle

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