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France
Pays de la Loire
Fontenay-Le-Comte
Mervent

The Mother – Lake view loop from Mervent

Hard

9

riders

The Mother – Lake view loop from Mervent

01:36

18.3km

290m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.76 km for 105 m

After 7.90 km for 114 m

After 8.08 km for 114 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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240 m

The Mother

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Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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439 m

Climb and Descent Along Lac de la Mère

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If you're coming from Mervant, you'll have a long straight descent where speeds of 60km/h are easily obtainable before turning back round the lake for awesome views and an challenging …

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5.64 km

Start of Circuit 4

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on the circuit

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8.04 km

Lake view

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The Vendée is backed by its dam and these beautifully framed photos are available to you during your hikes on its banks.

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9.42 km

Belvedere with barage view

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Rocky peak with a view of the dam downstream

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10.0 km

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10.0 km

Scenic Forest Trail

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super nice trail

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18.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

6.30 km

4.76 km

324 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.83 km

4.40 km

4.05 km

1.17 km

441 m

403 m

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Wednesday 8 July

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