The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Mervent

The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Mervent

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The Mother – Medieval Village of Vouvant loop from Mervent

01:11

18.4km

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: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 10.4 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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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1.65 km

View of the Valley from the Castle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

dominant view over the valley, magnificent!

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3.67 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Highlight • River

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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4.02 km

Small Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

9.31 km

Bridge at the foot of Porte La Poterne

Highlight • Bridge

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

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9.37 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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10.9 km

Vouvant

Highlight • Other

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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18.4 km

End point

Parking

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