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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from Maulévrier

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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from Maulévrier

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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from Maulévrier

03:19

28.5km

140m

Running

Hard run. 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 23, 2026

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1.32 km

Colbert Castle, Maulévrier

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17th century castle that belonged to the Colbert family (which a priori has nothing to do with Louis XIV's famous controller general of finance). Stofflet, one of the leaders of the Vendée insurgents, was the hunting ranger of the estate. The castle suffered the ravages of the Vendée wars and was rebuilt according to the original plans in the 19th century. It is currently a luxury hotel restaurant adjoining the famous oriental park. The castle's vegetable garden can also be visited.

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15.7 km

Viewpoint

16.4 km

Lake Ribou

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Lac Ribou is a beautiful lake where you can admire the view of the water and the surrounding forest. The trail is moderately difficult, with some elevation gain and varied terrain. It is open all year round and is suitable for dogs on a leash.

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18.2 km

Verdon Lake Dam

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The dam was built in 1977 and completed in 1979. It is owned by the town of Cholet, and its main purpose is to provide drinking water and irrigation to the region. The dam is made up of two parts: a curved rock dike on the upstream side, and a core reinforced with six concrete arches. The dam is 27 meters high and approximately 800 meters long. The dam has a capacity of 14 million cubic meters of water.

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19.5 km

Lake du Verdon

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Lac du Verdon is an artificial lake created by a dam on the Moine. It extends over 220 hectares and offers a variety of landscapes, from bocage to forest to plain. You can circle the lake on a path of around 18 km, or take a shorter route that connects the lake to Lac de Ribou. Along the way, you will be able to appreciate the richness of the flora and fauna of the region, in particular the birds which find refuge in this nature reserve. Lac du Verdon is the ideal place to escape the city and immerse yourself in nature.

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20.4 km

Lac du Verdon

Lake

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

5.12 km

2.41 km

1.56 km

1.06 km

131 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

2.82 km

2.78 km

2.56 km

1.74 km

439 m

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Colbert Castle, Maulévrier – Lake Ribou loop from Maulévrier

Colbert Castle, Maulévrier

Lake Ribou

Verdon Lake Dam

Lake du Verdon

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