Lac de la Bultière – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée
Lac de la Bultière – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée
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Lac de la Bultière – Montaigu Castle loop from Montaigu Vendée
03:45
48.0km
410m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 20, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 18.8 km for 73 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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5.61 km
River House
Highlight • Historical Site
Imagine a river and its watermill, surrounded by 10 hectares of nature...
Boat trips on the Grande Maine, family treasure hunts, twilight strolls, onboard drinks, and an art exhibition with free access on the shaded banks and in the old mill.
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21.3 km
Lac de la Bultière
Lake
28.3 km
Lac de la Bultière
Highlight • Lake
This lake of exceptional fish wealth awaits you with almost all kinds of fish (perch, pike, zander, catfish, carp, roach, bream, tench, etc.). You can practice predator fishing from the shore or with a boat to catch zander or pike, catfish.
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37.7 km
La Roche Pépin chapel
Highlight • Other
The construction of this building began in 1858, without the bishop's authorization. Its founders, Eugène Jaunet (mayor of Saint-Georges in 1857) and his sisters Victorine and Elisa, were a wealthy family who fed the poor. On May 16, 1859, Monsignor Delamare blessed the chapel. A building that, after their deaths, would gradually fall into disrepair. But the month of Mary continued to be celebrated there until 1952.
Miss Gris, who looked after the chapel, said, "When I was young, we celebrated the month of Mary there, avoiding standing under the dangerous areas."
The upper part of the chapel deteriorated, and in 1970, the slate roof finally collapsed. Father Jagueneau, who had attempted repairs, gave up due to the scale and cost of the work. The bell that rang the Angelus and for funerals was almost taken down in 1972. Only the sacred stone of the altar was removed. In 1986, a stone falling from the top of the building hit a car, creating controversy and tension among the villagers, some of whom reinforced the upper part of the walls.
Michel Bonnet, the mayor, gathered the villagers to discuss a crucial question: should the chapel be razed, as some local residents suggested, or should funds be raised to restore the building? In 1992, under the leadership of Marc Jaulin, the Association for the Preservation of Heritage was founded and raised funds for two years to restore the chapel.
The restoration took place from May 1993 to May 1997, requiring 545 hours of volunteer work, at a total cost of €42,662, of which €32,342 was funded by the association and municipal and departmental grants. Today, the restored and flower-bedecked chapel is open to visitors, and the month of Mary is celebrated there in May. Léone Epaulais, who arranges flowers and maintains the chapel, also recalls a legend: "More than a hundred years ago, the crown of the Blessed Virgin was thrown onto the flames of a fire, and the fire went out."
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42.5 km
Durivum, a haven of peace
Highlight • Other
This renovated house offers five spacious and bright bedrooms, featuring high-end bedding and hotel-like amenities.
In addition, a small apartment for two people, located on the other side of the interior courtyard, allows you to feel right at home.
To relax, a wellness area (private use €20/hour) equipped with a jacuzzi, a traditional sauna, a bathroom, a lounge with a billiards table is available year-round, as is the swimming pool, but only during peak season.
Contact them directly; they are very friendly and attentive. 07 52 06 84 03
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42.5 km
Church of St Georges
Highlight • Religious Site
In many regions, Saint George is considered the patron saint of knights, particularly thanks to the legend recounting his miraculous intervention in Antioch during the First Crusade. June 15, 2012
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46.1 km
Montaigu Castle
Highlight • Viewpoint
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46.5 km
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu
Highlight • Religious Site
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46.7 km
Montaigu Dyke
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48.0 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.4 km
12.9 km
9.37 km
6.32 km
3.74 km
312 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
22.7 km
16.6 km
8.03 km
565 m
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Elevation
Highest point (80 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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