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Gourgé bridge – Airvault loop from Louin

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Gourgé bridge – Airvault loop from Louin

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4.4

(11)

112

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Gourgé bridge – Airvault loop from Louin

06:36

99.5km

830m

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: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.58 km

Bois de Beauflux

Forest

27.6 km

Lac du Cébron Natural Campsite

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Small campsite on the shores of Lake Cébron. Cabins and tent spaces at very reasonable prices. It is possible to swim in the lake, many hiking departures around.

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34.5 km

Airvault

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Small town of character in the heart of the Thouet valley. Do not miss the old medieval castle as well as the church (remains of the Romanesque abbey) and its …

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55.7 km

Small Church of Saint-Généroux (10th century)

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The church of Saint-Généroux is a historical and cultural site which is worth a visit during a walk in Deux-Sèvres. Dating from the 10th century, it is considered one of …

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57.6 km

Montguimier Mill

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The Moulin de Montguimier is a 12th century mill that belonged to the monks of Saint-Jouin-de-Marnes. You can start your hike from the parking lot of the Saint-Généroux church, a …

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71.5 km

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

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The Chouans bridge on the Thouet is a medieval bridge which crosses the Thouet river between Thouars and Saint-Jean-de-Thouars. The bridge was fortified in the 15th century and witnessed the …

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99.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.8 km

13.9 km

8.98 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

32.5 km

13.6 km

639 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

39°C

22°C

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2025,Jour 2 : Boucle des Marais et des Trois Îles - Thouars / Soutiers

Leg-breaking bumps and fields for a beautiful second day on the VéloFrancette going up the Thouet valley. Sun and allergies were present before joining the first downpours tomorrow! Bivouac at the Halte Vélo of Soutiers.

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Gourgé bridge – Airvault loop from Louin

Gourgé bridge

La Petite

Lac du Cébron Natural Campsite

Lac du Cébron

Airvault

Small Church of Saint-Généroux (10th century)

Montguimier Mill

Pont des Chouans on the Thouet

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