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Fontenay-Le-Comte

View of La Mère – Mervent Castle loop from Les Essarts

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Pays de la Loire

Fontenay-Le-Comte

View of La Mère – Mervent Castle loop from Les Essarts

Easy

4.5

(4)

14

hikers

View of La Mère – Mervent Castle loop from Les Essarts

01:55

6.94km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.69 km

View of La Mère

Highlight • River

The Mere Trail winds through a picturesque landscape, offering a glimpse of the local flora and fauna. You will experience the serenity of the Mere River as you stop to enjoy the peace and quiet.

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3.39 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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3

3.39 km

Mervent Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

5.60 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Highlight • River

Pretty shaded road which crosses the national forest of Mervent-Vouvant. It runs alongside then crosses the Mother which brings a welcome freshness in summer.

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6.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.16 km

1.46 km

1.42 km

1.33 km

569 m

Surfaces

3.85 km

967 m

894 m

556 m

373 m

301 m

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