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Crossing the Bois du Défend – Lac de la Tricherie loop from Chantonnay

Crossing the Bois du Défend – Lac de la Tricherie loop from Chantonnay

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Crossing the Bois du Défend – Lac de la Tricherie loop from Chantonnay

04:37

78.3km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.60 km

The old railroad

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The Vendée countryside is very beautiful with its valleys and its many hedgerows.

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13.3 km

Baron Mill

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This old mill, which has been restored, dominates a hill which culminates at 103m and offers a view of the village of Sainte Cécile.

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40.6 km

Crossing the Bois du Défend

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correct coating, doable by road bike during sunny days

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43.0 km

The leisure base of Lac de la Tricherie is a real summer hive, but it is always possible to find a quiet place by walking around the lake itself. A beautiful place with a trail right next to the water.

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43.3 km

Lac de la Tricherie

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Swimming lake, restaurant and climbing forest

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49.1 km

The Green Woods

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Tour of the pond prohibited while running! Fishermen will tell you :)

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69.1 km

Courgeon Viaduct

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Viaduct with one arch which overlooks the Petit Lay, formerly used by the Fontenay - Cholet train, serving Mouchamps station.

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78.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

20.9 km

7.35 km

5.25 km

4.51 km

949 m

217 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

21.9 km

11.7 km

2.92 km

1.23 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

26°C

7°C

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Crossing the Bois du Défend – Lac de la Tricherie loop from Chantonnay

The old railroad

Baron Mill

Crossing the Bois du Défend

La Tricherie

Tricherie Lake

Lac de la Tricherie

The Green Woods

Courgeon Viaduct

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