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La Meilleraie-Tillay

Saint-Mesmin Castle – Raidillon du Mont Mercure loop from Pouzauges

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France
Pays de la Loire
Fontenay-Le-Comte
La Meilleraie-Tillay

Saint-Mesmin Castle – Raidillon du Mont Mercure loop from Pouzauges

Hard

5

riders

Saint-Mesmin Castle – Raidillon du Mont Mercure loop from Pouzauges

07:07

109km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.9 km

Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

2

15.2 km

Small Lake

Highlight • Lake

3

20.2 km

Old Quarries of Cheffois

Highlight • Structure

This old quartzite quarry was active until 1953. Beautiful rock walls dominate the quarries, now redeveloped into a bucolic body of water.

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4

29.3 km

Moulin Couvert Picnic Area

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Benches and picnic table at the water's edge for a shaded, charming break.

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5

63.6 km

Saint-Mesmin Castle

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The Château de Saint Mesmin is a medieval fortress built in the 14th century during the Hundred Years' War. It has been restored and animated by various activities and events that recreate life in the Middle Ages. You can explore the castle and its surroundings, enjoy the panoramic view from the 28 meter high keep and take part in workshops, games and shows that will make you feel like a knight or a princess. The castle is open from April to November. The Château de Saint Mesmin is a destination of choice for hikers who wish to discover a rich and exciting heritage in a beautiful natural setting.

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73.1 km

Étang de la Tesserie

Lake

7

81.9 km

Raidillon du Mont Mercure

Highlight (Segment) • Other

In my opinion, the best route to reach the top of Mont Mercure, with a final at 17%, and to spice up the ascent: a little gravel on the asphalt, always present for the many years that I have been practicing this climb ...
And at the top, immense pride in having climbed nothing less than the highest road in Vendée!
After that, all you have to do is make the passage du Gois to also add to your list, the lowest road in Vendée! 😉🤣

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85.4 km

Étang de la Blotière

Lake

86.7 km

Bois des Jarries

Forest

10

89.5 km

Savonnerie des Collines

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B

109 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.9 km

15.1 km

9.06 km

3.35 km

1.60 km

165 m

128 m

Surfaces

53.6 km

50.6 km

3.30 km

1.59 km

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< 100 m

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Highest point (280 m)

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Thursday 16 July

29°C

17°C

44 %

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