Nouaillé-Maupertuis Abbey – Schoolchildren's paths loop from La Villedieu-du-Clain

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La Villedieu-Du-Clain

Nouaillé-Maupertuis Abbey – Schoolchildren's paths loop from La Villedieu-du-Clain

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Nouaillé-Maupertuis Abbey – Schoolchildren's paths loop from La Villedieu-du-Clain

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34.2km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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9.66 km

Pontoon at the Jardelle Ford

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12.6 km

Chemin blanc du bois de Saint Pierre

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From the entrance to the Bois de Saint-Pierre, take the white path that leads to the "crossroads of the five roads". Then turn right towards Nouaillé Maupertuis.

The hike then continues with a foray into the Bois de Saint Pierre forest, where winding and shaded paths immerse you in a soothing natural setting. The terrain here can be more technical, with some roots and narrow sections.

Dirt track, followed by a classic cemented end with a nice 9% gradient.

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18.3 km

Nouaillé-Maupertuis Abbey

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The abbey of Saint-Junien de Nouaillé-Maupertuis has existed on the site since the 6th century with a small monastery. In the 14th century, the monks fortified the abbey due in particular to the war of the Hundered Years. This is why you can confuse it, in certain places of the terrain, with a fortified castle.

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18.7 km

Schoolchildren's paths

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This hiking trail has the particularity of being quite technical for mountain bikers. For family walks, it is idyllic.

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19.4 km

View of the Abbaye Saint-Junien de Nouaillé-Maupertuis

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This medieval building, surrounded by walls and gardens, stands majestically in the heart of a charming village. From the surrounding paths, the view of the abbey reveals its slate roofs and stone walls. The setting is bucolic, with the river and the surrounding meadows.

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