Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Chavagnes-en-Paillers

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Pays de la Loire

La Roche-Sur-Yon

Chavagnes-En-Paillers

Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Chavagnes-en-Paillers

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Montaigu Dyke – Montaigu Castle loop from Chavagnes-en-Paillers

02:32

37.7km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.1 km for 217 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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438 m

International College

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Magnificent architectural ensemble, notably including the Father Baudoin Chapel

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11.2 km

Moulin de la Poitevinière

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A beautiful site on the Petite Maine River. Overall, the path along it between La Poitevinière and St Georges is very pleasant. Also known as the Chauveau Mill.

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21.5 km

Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church of Montaigu

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Church rebuilt in the Gothic style in the 14th century. Its richly decorated portal is particularly noteworthy. Listed as a Historic Monument.

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21.8 km

Montaigu Dyke

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The nickname of the dike, immortalized by the famous bawdy song (which we could hear sung in an episode of South Park), would have for origin the fall of the …

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22.4 km

Val d'Asson Park

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Located east of the Parc des Remparts, the first part of the Val d'Asson Park opened in September 2020. The second part will open in July 2023. In total, it …

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22.4 km

Montaigu Castle

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This rocky spur was fortified in the 9th century to fight against Viking invasions. In the 15th century, the entire medieval town was protected by ramparts, this time against the …

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26.0 km

We stayed at the Durivum during this trip.

This renovated house offers five spacious and bright bedrooms, featuring high-end bedding and hotel-like amenities.
In addition, a small apartment for two …

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26.0 km

Church of St Georges

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The church of Saint-Georges-de-Montaigu, in Vendée, Pays de la Loire, is part of the parish of Saint Martin de Montaigu in the deanery of Montaigu in the diocese of Luçon.

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37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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