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Moulin Papon Lake – Rambourg Mill on the Yon loop from La Chaize-le-Vicomte

Moulin Papon Lake – Rambourg Mill on the Yon loop from La Chaize-le-Vicomte

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Moulin Papon Lake – Rambourg Mill on the Yon loop from La Chaize-le-Vicomte

03:10

50.8km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Bois des Girondins

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18.0 km

Lac de Moulin Papon

Lake

19.1 km

Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

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my best short gravel tour ever so far

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20.8 km

Moulin Papon Dam

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This dam was built in 1970 and, fortunately for us hikers, it is thanks to it that the Moulin Papon lake exists and that we can enjoy it.

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21.2 km

The Moulin Papon reservoir, near La Roche-sur-Yon, is a peaceful and green place. This vast artificial body of water is surrounded by paths suitable for cycling, offering clear views of the lake and the surrounding forest.

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21.9 km

Gravelroad by l’Yon

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Nice gravel section by the river

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30.1 km

Yon

Lake

33.9 km

Banks of the Yon River

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In the south of La Roche-sur-Yon, the Yon takes on a green air that invites calm. Here, a charming path allows you to stay close to the water. Be careful, however, to have a bike with suitable tires.

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36.7 km

Rambourg Mill on the Yon

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The Rambourg mill, located in Nesmy near La Roche-sur-Yon, is a rare early 20th-century watermill still equipped with its original mechanisms. It ceased its milling activity in 1981 and has …

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36.7 km

Yon Crossing

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50.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

14.8 km

8.42 km

4.65 km

3.03 km

238 m

104 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

16.3 km

8.57 km

4.92 km

4.43 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

34°C

19°C

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Lac de Moulin Papon with gravel bike

Moulin Papon Dam