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

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Mountain biking trails

France

Pays de la Loire

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

Moderate

4.5

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

02:41

35.0km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.39 km for 77 m

After 4.63 km for 138 m

After 5.00 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.43 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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9.21 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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11.1 km

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Highlight • Lake

At the water's edge and surrounded by a few trees and picnic tables, you can take a break from your hike or have lunch here - the perfect spot.

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12.2 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

21.1 km

Bois des Girondins

Highlight • Forest

Forest with many tricky root trails and very steep uphills

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30.3 km

Yon

Lake

35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

8.26 km

5.20 km

2.07 km

875 m

230 m

115 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

12.0 km

6.17 km

1.70 km

1.60 km

523 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

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