Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes, a region in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire in France, presents a varied landscape for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its wooded terrain, including proximity to the Foret de Mervent, and features natural water bodies such as Lac de Finfarine. This blend of forests and lakes provides a setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more. Its rural environment offers tranquility alongside accessibility to diverse natural attractions.
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4.3
(6)
26
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31.6km
02:03
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.3km
01:45
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.6km
01:13
100m
100m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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89
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64.3km
03:33
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
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64.7km
03:46
120m
120m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.3km
03:32
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
hikers
11.3km
02:57
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.34km
02:10
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
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11.2km
02:57
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
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10
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11.4km
02:58
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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17
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47.0km
01:53
250m
260m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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19
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.3
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12
riders
28.3km
01:50
130m
130m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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8
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29.0km
01:53
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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7
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39.0km
02:40
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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4
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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10
runners
5.52km
00:37
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.5km
02:36
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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14.2km
01:31
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features more than 60 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by over 9,000 visitors.
Yes, Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes is part of the Pays des Achards region, which offers numerous bike circuits suitable for road cycling. These routes traverse countryside, valleys, and wooded paths. Explore available options in the Road Cycling Routes around Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes guide.
The area is well-suited for touring cycling, with routes connecting to coastal towns like Les Sables-d'Olonne and inland to La Roche-sur-Yon. The "Vendée Vélo" cycle routes provide marked and secure paths for extensive touring experiences. Find more information in the Cycling around Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes guide.
Hiking opportunities exist around Lac de Finfarine, which features a scenic path with trees, bridges, and dams. The nearby Foret de Mervent also provides numerous trails with diverse landscapes including rivers, waterfalls, and lakes. Shorter walks, such as a 7.8-mile (12.6 km) loop between forest and pasture, are available directly in Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes. Consult the Hiking around Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes guide for more trails.
Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes is suitable for mountain biking, particularly around the Former Spinning Mill site, which offers terrain on both sides of the Yon river. The broader Pays des Achards area provides four dedicated mountain bike trails catering to different skill levels. These routes allow riders to explore natural settings between countryside and wooded areas. See the MTB Trails around Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes guide for details.
The region is characterized by a blend of natural features, including Lac de Finfarine and numerous small private ponds. It is a very wooded commune, with proximity to the significant Foret de Mervent. While not directly coastal, it is approximately 15 minutes from beaches like Conches Beach.
The Pays des Achards region, encompassing Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes, offers over 30 bike circuits suitable for all levels, including options for families. These routes often traverse secure, marked paths through varied scenery. Specific family-friendly routes can be found within the komoot guides for cycling.
Routes in Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes have an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 800 users. Over 9,000 visitors have explored the more than 60 available routes in the region.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes, Touring Cycling, Hiking, MTB Trails, Gravel biking, and Running Trails. These guides provide detailed information for various outdoor activities.
The official website for the municipality of Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes is www.saint-avaugourd-des-landes.fr. The phone number for the town hall (Mairie) of Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes is 02 51 98 94 11.
Saint-Avaugourd-Des-Landes is located in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region in France. It is situated within the broader Pays des Achards area. The commune balances rural tranquility with accessibility to diverse natural attractions.

