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Pays de la Loire

Fontenay-Le-Comte

View of La Mère – Déluge Bridge loop from Barrage de Pierre Brune

Hiking trails & Routes

Pays de la Loire

Fontenay-Le-Comte

View of La Mère – Déluge Bridge loop from Barrage de Pierre Brune

Moderate

4.7

(38)

211

hikers

View of La Mère – Déluge Bridge loop from Barrage de Pierre Brune

03:48

13.6km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

163 m

Father de Montfort's Cave

Highlight • Cave

2

1.85 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

Highlight • River

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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3

2.63 km

View of La Mère

Highlight • River

The Mere Trail winds through a picturesque landscape, offering a glimpse of the local flora and fauna. You will experience the serenity of the Mere River as you stop to enjoy the peace and quiet.

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4

4.33 km

Superb view of La Mère

Highlight • Other

Breathtaking viewpoint of the Mère and the ancient forest here. You can also learn more about the old chateau which is just a ruin in this spot now. There is …

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5

4.33 km

Mervent Castle

Highlight • Castle

6

4.53 km

Steep climb in Mervent — 21%

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Only a 500m climb but it averages 10% and peaks at 21% around the second bend. A great hill to attack full gas and beat the KOM.

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7

7.95 km

Déluge Bridge

Highlight • River

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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13.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

4.23 km

2.27 km

1.77 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

6.44 km

2.25 km

1.56 km

1.54 km

909 m

881 m

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