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Montaigu Castle – Le Portillon loop from L'Herbergement - Les Brouzils

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Montaigu Castle – Le Portillon loop from L'Herbergement - Les Brouzils

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Montaigu Castle – Le Portillon loop from L'Herbergement - Les Brouzils

06:15

102km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.21 km

Forêt de Grasla

Forest

25.4 km

Sanctuary of La Salette of La Rabatelière

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The original Marian shrine "La Salette," which is referred to in this patronal feast, is located in the French Alps (Grenoble district) and is an important Marian shrine, even if …

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28.7 km

La Petite Maine

Lake

41.9 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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42.4 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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44.0 km

Site apparently very popular with spoon fishermen. Picnic tables nearby.
The hiking trail along the Gournet stream takes you to the cycle path in the direction of Saint-Hilaire de Loulay and the Vendée Vélo in the direction of Clisson.

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57.3 km

Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Church

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We mostly go to Aigrefeuille to see the mills on the Maine, but the Notre Dame church is worth a look. Built at the end of the 19th century in …

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67.2 km

Domaine de la Bareille

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Network of photogenic and pleasant paths for mountain biking or gravel in the middle of the vineyards of the La Bareille estate.

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68.6 km

Le Portillon

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Old small port, typical of the banks of the Sèvre. A peaceful little park on the bank with picnic tables.
Starting point for various hiking trails along the river or through the vineyard.

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93.7 km

La Sénardière Castle

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At least what remains of it ... Remains of a seigneurial estate with the ruins of a 14th century castle, of which only the moat and two towers remain. The …

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102 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.5 km

9.51 km

9.38 km

7.84 km

4.70 km

553 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.4 km

38.3 km

4.02 km

1.04 km

700 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

38°C

18°C

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Montaigu Castle – Le Portillon loop from L'Herbergement - Les Brouzils

Sanctuary of La Salette of La Rabatelière

Montaigu Castle

Montaigu Dyke

Le Moulin Gros

Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Church

Domaine de la Bareille

Le Portillon

La Sénardière Castle

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