Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Rives-d'Autise

Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Rives-d'Autise

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Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Rives-d'Autise

02:50

56.0km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 21.7 km for 136 m

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792 m

Royal Abbey of Nieul-sur-l'Autise

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Founded in 1068, the royal abbey remains one of the rare monastic complexes of Bas-Poitou to have preserved its three elements ("St Vincent" church, cloister and convent buildings) almost intact. It is now managed by the Department and open to visitors. The village is also classified among "the small towns of characters".

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8.92 km

St Hilaire des Loges

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12.2 km

View of the Vendée River

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Lovely spot to take in all the nature in this area.

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17.3 km

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 climb up to the junction. It's a tester without being too long.

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20.3 km

Climb in the Forest of Mervent

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in the full forest of uneven up to 16% a real corner 🤩 and in the heart of this superb forest of mervent

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21.7 km

Déluge Bridge

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Among the trees and by the river you will find this magical bridge that makes you feel like you are in another world.

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27.4 km

Vouvant

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Vouvant is labelled in Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (since 1988), as a Petite cité de caractère, and the village has obtained two flowers out of five in the Concours des villes et villages fleuris.

It is the only fortified village of Vendée, is rich in cultural and architectural heritage and has a couple of great cafes and pubs to keep you refreshed. There are also some stunning viewpoints down by the river and by the old fort.

An absolute MUST to detour here

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40.0 km