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Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Mervent

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Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Mervent

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Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Mervent

01:18

18.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.27 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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2.67 km

The great calm

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2.85 km

Mervent-Vouvant State Forest

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In terms of equipment, provide for those who want to make it a fast course a mountain bike adapted to breakage and quickly arriving and individual protections appropriate to your …

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2.85 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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5.28 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

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Pretty shaded road which crosses the national forest of Mervent-Vouvant. It runs alongside then crosses the Mother which brings a welcome freshness in summer.

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10.4 km

Mervent Dam

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Both a place of natural beauty and a lair of James Bond villains, this place is nothing short of spectacular.

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16.1 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 …

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17.9 km

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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18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.6 km

3.25 km

536 m

452 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.80 km

5.74 km

2.01 km

624 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

19°C

55 %

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Déluge Bridge – Mervent Dam loop from Mervent

Climb in the Forest of Mervent

The great calm

Mervent-Vouvant State Forest

Déluge Bridge

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Mervent Dam

Climb and Descent Along Lac de la Mère

The Mother

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