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France
Pays de la Loire
Fontenay-Le-Comte
Mervent

The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Mervent

Routes
France
Pays de la Loire
Fontenay-Le-Comte
Mervent

The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Mervent

Moderate

3

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The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Mervent

01:13

18.9km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

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After 10.9 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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916 m

The Mother

Highlight • River

Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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962 m

Steep climb in Mervent — 21%

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Only a 500m climb but it averages 10% and peaks at 21% around the second bend. A great hill to attack full gas and beat the KOM.

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3.86 km

Pretty shaded road which crosses the national forest of Mervent-Vouvant. It runs alongside then crosses the Mother which brings a welcome freshness in summer.

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4.22 km

Small Bridge

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6

9.79 km

As you approach this bridge, you will have a breathtaking view of the ramparts of the medieval town of Vouvant.

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9.85 km

Medieval Village of Vouvant

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely gorgeous medieval fortified town built on a hillside overlooking a river. Remains of the castle walls and keep, lovely church, plus art galleries, cafes and great walks around the cobbled streets and surrounding parklands.

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11.3 km

Vouvant

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Vouvant is labelled in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (since 1988), as a Petite cité de caractère, and the village has obtained two flowers out of five in the …

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18.9 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.00 km

5.55 km

3.51 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.70 km

4.44 km

4.02 km

1.68 km

1.05 km

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Thursday 21 May

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