La Tardière, a commune located in the eastern Vendée department of France, offers a diverse natural environment for outdoor pursuits. The region is characterized by its hilly and wooded countryside, featuring a mosaic of prairies, hedges, and forests, alongside the rivers La Mère and Le Loing. This varied landscape provides suitable terrain for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. The area's relative altitude and the presence of Lake L'Etruyère contribute to its appeal for…
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(11)
96
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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17
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
riders
46.2km
03:34
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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11
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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15
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56.2km
04:05
660m
660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
runners
18.1km
02:06
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.2km
01:06
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.23km
00:28
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
8.43km
00:54
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
hikers
14.9km
04:03
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
9.72km
02:37
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
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5.37km
01:30
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.5km
03:37
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
riders
54.0km
02:20
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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44.0km
02:10
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
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72.3km
03:02
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

7
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3
riders
66.2km
03:55
580m
580m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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43.8km
03:09
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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67.8km
04:45
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1
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37.6km
02:14
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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La Tardière offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Hiking. The region features 18 routes across these sports, catering to different interests.
La Tardière is characterized by a hilly and wooded countryside, featuring prairies, hedges, and forests. The rivers La Mère and Le Loing flow through the area, and the Lake of L'Etruyère is a significant natural highlight.
Yes, La Tardière offers mountain biking opportunities. A dedicated komoot guide, MTB Trails around La Tardière, provides information on routes in the area. The broader Vendée region also features dedicated mountain bike routes for various skill levels.
The area around La Tardière provides various road cycling routes, often originating from nearby La Châtaigneraie. These routes range from moderate to those requiring good fitness levels. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around La Tardière guide.
La Tardière offers several pedestrian circuits suitable for jogging and running. The tranquil surroundings of Lake L'Etruyère are also ideal for running. Details on available routes are in the Running Trails around La Tardière guide.
La Tardière features several pedestrian circuits, such as "le sentier des Fougères" and "le sentier des Collines." The Lake of L'Etruyère is also a beautiful natural space for walking. For more options, consult the Hiking around La Tardière guide.
A significant natural highlight is the Lake of L'Etruyère, which is suitable for walking and offers amenities like picnic areas. The region also features the rivers La Mère and Le Loing, and is part of the "Pays de la Châtaigneraie" known for its hilly and wooded countryside.
Routes in La Tardière have been explored by more than 2,500 visitors on komoot. The 18 available routes have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for La Tardière. These include guides for MTB Trails, Road Cycling Routes, Running Trails, Touring Cycling, and Hiking.
La Tardière is part of the new commune Terval. The official website for the Mairie (town hall) of La Tardière – Terval is www.intramuros.org/terval. The phone number for the Mairie is +33 2 51 69 68 79.
For broader tourism information, the Office de Tourisme Vendée Grand Sud has an office in the nearby town of La Châtaigneraie. Their website is www.fontenay-vendee-tourism.com, and their phone number is +33 2 51 69 44 99.
The region offers various routes suitable for different skill levels, including options that can be enjoyed by families. The Lake of L'Etruyère provides a beautiful natural space for walking and picnics. Some mountain bike routes in the wider Vendée region are also designated as family-friendly blue routes.

