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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from La Tessoualle

Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from La Tessoualle

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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from La Tessoualle

02:47

62.5km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.23 km for 66 m

After 2.93 km for 52 m

After 3.13 km for 163 m

After 58.9 km for 128 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.26 km

Barrage du Verdon

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1978

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2.95 km

The dam itself is made up of two sets: a long curved dike made of rock on the upstream side, with a grassy embankment on the downstream side; a reinforced core in the form of six concrete vaults.
The reservoir, with a surface area of 220 ha, stretches as far as Maulévrier, on the edge of Deux-Sèvres. Fishing is tolerated there, as is sailing in summer. The rest of the activities are subject to greater restrictions than at the Ribou dam.
This is justified by the classification as a natural zone of ecological, fauna and flora interest (ZNIEFF) of the perimeter. In fact, more than 200 species of migrants have been counted there throughout the year.
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrage_du_Verdon

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3.19 km

Verdon Lake Dam

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The dam was built in 1977 and completed in 1979. It is owned by the town of Cholet, and its main purpose is to provide drinking water and irrigation to the region. The dam is made up of two parts: a curved rock dike on the upstream side, and a core reinforced with six concrete arches. The dam is 27 meters high and approximately 800 meters long. The dam has a capacity of 14 million cubic meters of water.

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3.58 km

Viewpoint

9.64 km

Colbert Castle, Maulévrier

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17th century castle that belonged to the Colbert family (which a priori has nothing to do with Louis XIV's famous controller general of finance). Stofflet, one of the leaders of the Vendée insurgents, was the hunting ranger of the estate. The castle suffered the ravages of the Vendée wars and was rebuilt according to the original plans in the 19th century. It is currently a luxury hotel restaurant adjoining the famous oriental park. The castle's vegetable garden can also be visited.

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9.92 km

Maulévrier Oriental Park

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Entrance to the park which is hardly visible from the road. With its 29ha, it is the largest Japanese-inspired park in Europe which can be visited through the ticket office.
Originally, this garden was part of the outbuildings of the neighboring Château Colbert. The estate was bought by the Bergère family at the end of the 19th century. The son-in-law of the family, Alexandre MARCEL, a famous orientalist architect, converted the park into a Japanese landscape, notably using molds and pieces from the 1900 Universal Exhibition in which he participated.

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58.9 km

Lake Ribou

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Lac Ribou is a beautiful lake where you can admire the view of the water and the surrounding forest. The trail is moderately difficult, with some elevation gain and varied terrain. It is open all year round and is suitable for dogs on a leash.

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62.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.4 km

2.04 km

1.14 km

712 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

7.59 km

841 m

220 m

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from La Tessoualle

Barrage du Verdon

View of the Lac du Verdon dam

Verdon Lake Dam

Colbert Castle, Maulévrier

Maulévrier Oriental Park

Lake Ribou

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