Le Puy du Fou (Les Epesses) – Mortagne-sur-Sèvre Vendée Vélo Tour
22,23 km cycling route from Les Epesses to Mortagne-sur-Sèvre
Elevation of the stage
Waytypes of the stage
Surface of the stage
The route from Le Puy du Fou to Mortagne-sur-Sèvre
Take the cycle path towards Les Epesses, then ride along a greenway beside the D11 road towards Mallièvre. At the round-about, continue straight on via the D72 road, in the direction of La Vallée de Poupet. Turn right towards Poupet, following the Sèvre River, and then take the direction of La Grande Yvoie. Continue on to Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre and follow the Bois de la Barbinière. Turn right after the château, cross the railway line and turn left under the motorway. After the Chaussée du Moulin du Guy, ride on beside the Sèvre, to your left. At Rochard, climb the slope to the right up to Saint-Hilaire. Follow the Vendée Vélo cycle trail up to Mortagne-sur-Sèvre.
⚠️ Stage not recommended for carts: certain sections have steep inclines, both uphill and downhill.
Don't miss
- Le Puy du Fou: multi-award-winning, twice voted best amusement park in the world, this is a unique, unforgettable venue, where you can embark on a journey back in time, enjoying extraordinary, immersive shows.
- Mallièvre Petite Cité de Caractère: enter the historic village of Mallièvre to discover the Cave des Tisserands (recalling the place’s weaving past), the cobbled lanes, the banks of the Sèvre and the Chemin de la Poterne.
- Vallée de Poupet: make the most of the outdoor leisure centre here and bring a picnic, or enjoy a drink at the Auberge de Poupet, while in summer, canoe and pony outings are on offer.
- Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre :
- Basilique Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort: nicknamed the Ville Sainte de la Vendée (the Vendée’s Holy Town), Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre boasts seven belltowers, including that, at the heart of the place, of the Vendée département’s only basilica.
- Parc de La Barbinière and Viaduct de Barbin
- Mortagne-sur-Sèvre Petite Cité de Caractère:
- Vendée Vitrail: in the transformed Église Saint-Hilaire, Vendée Vitrail proposes a playful, interactive introduction to the art of stained glass, with visits to be enjoyed at your own pace, plus they’re free.
- Chemin de Fer de La Vendée: enjoy a steam-train outing, with commentary, or then a meal in the Voitures des Grands Express, a restaurant in classic railway carriages.
- Les Jardins de La Cure, terraced public gardens with valley views.
SNCF train stations
- Note that there are no train stations along this stage.
- Closest train station at the town of Cholet
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