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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

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

02:58

39.1km

280m

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: August 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 60 m for 56 m

After 39.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.02 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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5.58 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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7.42 km

Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

Highlight • Other

my best short gravel tour ever so far

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7.45 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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25.0 km

Bois des Girondins

Highlight • Forest

Forest with many tricky root trails and very steep uphills

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31.8 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

35.0 km

Yon

Lake

39.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

13.4 km

4.40 km

3.51 km

2.14 km

234 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

8.93 km

5.62 km

4.29 km

1.24 km

482 m

Elevation

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Saturday 29 August

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

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280m

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

Picnic area at Lake Moulin Papon

Bois des Girondins

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