Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

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Pays de la Loire

Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

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Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

01:46

6.83km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.10 km

Stone Bridge Over the Yon River

Highlight • Bridge

A small bridge spanning the Yon River is well worth a visit for trail and photography enthusiasts.

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2.62 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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2.99 km

The Moulin Papon reservoir, near La Roche-sur-Yon, is a peaceful and green place. This vast artificial body of water is surrounded by paths suitable for cycling, offering clear views of the lake and the surrounding forest.

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3.82 km

Yon

Lake

5.34 km

The Banks of the Yon

Highlight • River

Path along the Yon which joins that of Chico Mendes in the city.

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6.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

1.54 km

509 m

501 m

222 m

Surfaces

4.51 km

781 m

644 m

507 m

334 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

12°C

3°C

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Moulin Papon Dam – Moulin Papon Lake loop from La Roche-sur-Yon

Stone Bridge Over the Yon River

Moulin Papon Dam

Moulin Papon Lake

The Banks of the Yon

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