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Mervent Dam – The Mother loop from Bourneau

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Mervent Dam – The Mother loop from Bourneau

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Mervent Dam – The Mother loop from Bourneau

01:32

22.5km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 145 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.03 km

Mervent Dam

Highlight • Lake

Both a place of natural beauty and a lair of James Bond villains, this place is nothing short of spectacular.

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9.71 km

Climb and Descent Along Lac de la Mère

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

If you're coming from Mervant, you'll have a long straight descent where speeds of 60km/h are easily obtainable before turning back round the lake for awesome views and an challenging …

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11.5 km

The Mother

Highlight • River

Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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11.6 km

Mervent Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Other

really extra corner for the climb !!!

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13.2 km

Superb view of La Mère

Highlight • Other

Breathtaking viewpoint of the Mère and the ancient forest here. You can also learn more about the old chateau which is just a ruin in this spot now. There is …

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13.6 km

View of the Valley from the Castle Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

dominant view over the valley, magnificent!

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22.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

1.94 km

1.32 km

446 m

158 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

9.48 km

1.13 km

840 m

626 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Mervent Dam – The Mother loop from Bourneau

Mervent Dam

Climb and Descent Along Lac de la Mère

The Mother

Mervent Hill

Superb view of La Mère

View of the Valley from the Castle Park

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