La Chapelle-Thémer is a commune situated in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region in western France. The area features a rural landscape composed of plains and hedged farmland, known as "bocage vendéen," alongside valleys and watercourses. This terrain, characterized by tranquil ponds and small rivers, provides a setting for several outdoor activities like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
La Chapelle-Thémer offers a range of outdoor activities for…
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Average rating
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7
hikers
26.1km
06:52
220m
220m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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hikers
11.1km
02:56
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
11.5km
03:06
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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131
riders
50.1km
03:29
490m
490m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
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38.6km
02:39
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
35.4km
02:29
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
39.1km
02:27
380m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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87
riders
47.4km
03:38
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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67
riders
42.7km
03:21
450m
450m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
43.4km
02:38
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
77.4km
03:07
190m
190m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6
riders
38.4km
01:34
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3
riders
53.0km
02:35
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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9
runners
16.1km
01:51
140m
140m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
6.73km
00:44
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
11.2km
01:14
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.06km
00:26
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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La Chapelle-Thémer offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Touring cycling. The region features 6 routes with an average rating of 4.29 stars from more than 1,000 visitors.
Notable hiking trails include the challenging 16.2-mile (26.1 km) Lac de Rochereau Loop Trail, and the moderate 6.9-mile (11.1 km) John Paul II Chapel – The Lovers' Beech loop. An easier option is The Pond – Animals loop, which is 3.0 miles (4.9 km) long. More details are available in the Hiking around La Chapelle-Thémer guide.
Yes, La Chapelle-Thémer offers easy trails. The Pond – Animals loop from Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine is an easier 3.0-mile (4.9 km) route. The Le Porche Walking Trail, located directly in La Chapelle-Thémer, also provides an easy option to explore the natural environment.
La Chapelle-Thémer is part of a region known for its cycling opportunities, with generally flat terrain suitable for road cycling. There are 3 road cycling routes available in the area. Information on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around La Chapelle-Thémer guide.
The region around La Chapelle-Thémer offers mountain biking opportunities, with routes traversing countryside, valleys, and wooded paths. Specific trails are detailed in the MTB Trails around La Chapelle-Thémer guide.
The hiking trails in La Chapelle-Thémer also serve as jogging paths, offering varied scenery. The Étang des Brelezières loop, approximately 10.0 miles (16.1 km), is identified as a challenging running route. Further options are available in the Running Trails around La Chapelle-Thémer guide.
La Chapelle-Thémer is characterized by its 'bocage vendéen' landscape, featuring hedged farmland, valleys, and watercourses. Tranquil ponds and small rivers contribute to the picturesque scenery. Historical sites include 12th to 14th-century gravestones and a 13th-century Croix Hosannière in the local cemetery.
Outdoor activities in La Chapelle-Thémer have been explored by more than 1,000 visitors on komoot. The 6 available routes have received an average rating of 4.29 out of 5 stars, based on 111 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking around La Chapelle-Thémer, MTB Trails around La Chapelle-Thémer, Road Cycling Routes around La Chapelle-Thémer, Running Trails around La Chapelle-Thémer, and Cycling around La Chapelle-Thémer.
The town hall of La Chapelle-Thémer can be contacted by phone at +33251276004. Additional information may be available on the official website of the broader Sud Vendée Littoral territory.
Trail lengths vary, with options such as the 3.0-mile (4.9 km) The Pond – Animals loop, the 6.9-mile (11.1 km) John Paul II Chapel loop, and the longer 16.2-mile (26.1 km) Lac de Rochereau Loop Trail. These lengths cater to different activity levels and time commitments.

