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

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France

Pays de la Loire

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

Hard

4.3

(3)

riders

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

04:47

75.8km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.8 km for 197 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.77 km

Moulin Papon Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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4.33 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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6.05 km

Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

Highlight • Other

my best short gravel tour ever so far

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7.16 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

63.6 km

Bois des Girondins

Highlight • Forest

Forest with many tricky root trails and very steep uphills

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71.6 km

Gravelroad by l’Yon

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Nice gravel section by the river

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75.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

20.7 km

5.00 km

4.43 km

2.88 km

274 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

23.0 km

9.96 km

2.83 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

35°C

20°C

27 %

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

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75.8km

500m

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

Moulin Papon Lake

Moulin Papon Dam

Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

Bois des Girondins

Gravelroad by l’Yon

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