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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from Venansault

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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from Venansault

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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from Venansault

02:59

41.5km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: May 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.8 km for 67 m

After 17.4 km for 172 m

After 25.8 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.5 km

Saint-Louis Church of La Roche-sur-Yon

Highlight • Religious Site

Neoclassical style church, commissioned by Napoleon, whose construction lasted from 1813 to 1829.

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18.4 km

Gravelroad by l’Yon

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Nice gravel section by the river

Tip by

20.2 km

Yon

Lake

20.5 km

Moulin Papon Dam

Highlight • Lake

This dam was built in 1970 and, fortunately for us hikers, it is thanks to it that the Moulin Papon lake exists and that we can enjoy it.

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22.3 km

Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

Highlight • Other

my best short gravel tour ever so far

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22.3 km

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

At the water's edge and surrounded by a few trees and picnic tables, you can take a break from your hike or have lunch here - the perfect spot.

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23.4 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

25.8 km

Lake Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

This beautiful lake, surrounded by trees, is a haven of peace away from the city. You will make an ideal hike along the water.

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41.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

11.3 km

6.77 km

4.62 km

2.97 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

12.3 km

6.15 km

5.90 km

1.62 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

35°C

16°C

0 %

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Moulin Papon Dam – Lake Moulin Papon loop from Venansault

Saint-Louis Church of La Roche-sur-Yon

Gravelroad by l’Yon

Moulin Papon Dam

Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Lake Moulin Papon

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