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Pays de la Loire

Steep climb in Mervent — 21% – The Mother loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

Pays de la Loire

Steep climb in Mervent — 21% – The Mother loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

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Steep climb in Mervent — 21% – The Mother loop from Fontenay-le-Comte

02:00

31.6km

390m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.5 km for 84 m

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Start point

Parking

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13.1 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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13.6 km

The Mother

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Viewpoint by large crucifix on outskirts of Mervent giving lovely views over Vendee river valley

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15.1 km

Climb in the Forest of Mervent

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in the full forest of uneven up to 16% a real corner 🤩 and in the heart of this superb forest of mervent

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16.6 km

Mervent-Vouvant State Forest

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In terms of equipment, provide for those who want to make it a fast course a mountain bike adapted to breakage and quickly arriving and individual protections appropriate to your …

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16.8 km

The great calm

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16.8 km

River under the bridge

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18.9 km

Small Bridge

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19.2 km

Route along the Mère River in the Mervent-Vouvant Forest

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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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31.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

6.64 km

6.60 km

1.50 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

12.3 km

7.84 km

5.62 km

3.54 km

2.29 km

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Tuesday 26 May

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