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La Tranche-sur-Mer – Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais

La Tranche-sur-Mer, Pays de la Loire, FranceRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Ridden on 16th July 2025

82 km
Distance
281 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

281 m over 82 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a moderate distance with gentle elevation gain.

82km loop from La Tranche-sur-Mer in Pays de la Loire with 281m elevation gain.

The route starts in La Tranche-sur-Mer and heads inland through suburbs and villages including La Terrière, Les Conches, and La Motte Martin in the first 10km. The elevation dips below sea level to -6m just before 15km near Le Bouil and Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard. The route progresses through several hamlets with gentle climbs until reaching 53m elevation at 27.4km near La Croix Blanche. After this high point, the route continues northeast passing Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits and several small hamlets before turning north towards Rosnay and La Couture. The terrain is undulating but without significant climbs, with the majority of elevation gain occurring in the first half. The route then heads northwest and west passing villages like Lairoux, Grues, and L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer before returning south along the coast to La Tranche-sur-Mer.

Highlights

  • La Tranche-sur-Mer start and finish
  • High point at 53m near La Croix Blanche (27.4km)
  • Villages: Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard and Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits
  • Coastal villages L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer and La Faute-sur-Mer

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. La Terrière 2.8 km
  2. Les Conches 5.9 km
  3. La Motte Martin 9.1 km
  4. Le Rocher 10 km
  5. La Raisinière 13.1 km
  6. Le Bouil 14.1 km
  7. Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard 16.1 km
  8. La Tigerie 17.6 km
  9. Bourg Paillé 17.6 km
  10. Les Côtes 19 km
  11. La Grossardière 19 km
  12. La Coutardière 19.5 km
  13. La Bougerie 19.6 km
  14. Le Pont Métayer 20 km
  15. Saint-Hilaire-la-Forêt 20.7 km
  16. Le Pont Vieux 20.7 km
  17. La Bretinière 21 km
  18. Les Rablais 21 km
  19. La Petite Pierre 22.9 km
  20. Le Petit Châtelier 23.4 km
  21. Avrillé 24.1 km
  22. Les Franches Boisières 25.6 km
  23. La Vésinière 25.6 km
  24. La Croix Blanche 27.1 km
  25. La Chabossière 28 km
  26. Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits 30.7 km
  27. La Brauderie 31.4 km
  28. Les Mauxfaits 31.4 km
  29. La Joyeuse 31.5 km
  30. La Haute Duttière 32.2 km
  31. La Duttière 32.2 km
  32. La Moratière 32.2 km
  33. La Siraudière 32.4 km
  34. La Bouchetière 32.5 km
  35. La Coquillère 32.5 km
  36. Le Clousis 32.7 km
  37. Les Combes 33.1 km
  38. Les Quatres Routes 33.5 km
  39. Le Moulin Moizeau 33.8 km
  40. La Garmitière 34.2 km
  41. Le Vivier 35.3 km
  42. Les Guerinières 36.7 km
  43. La Nantée 36.9 km
  44. Le Champ-Saint-Père 37.5 km
  45. Le Chiron 38 km
  46. La Briandière 38.7 km
  47. Le Petit Laurier 39.1 km
  48. La Petite Coutaiserie 39.8 km
  49. La Grande Courtaiserie 39.8 km
  50. La Saiverie 40.3 km
  51. La Grenouillère 41.6 km
  52. L'Auderie 41.8 km
  53. Rosnay 42.6 km
  54. Follet 42.7 km
  55. Le Plessis 43.1 km
  56. Le Treuil 43.4 km
  57. La Sigonière 44.2 km
  58. La Tudelière 44.2 km
  59. Le Midi 44.2 km
  60. La Couture 46.1 km
  61. Mortevieille 46.4 km
  62. Lavaud 48.6 km
  63. Le Pré Long 48.6 km
  64. Le Coteau 49.8 km
  65. Le Bourg aux Moines 50.2 km
  66. Le Perthuis 50.3 km
  67. La Bretonnière 51.3 km
  68. Les Groies 54.2 km
  69. Lairoux 55.6 km
  70. Place des Martyrs de la Resistance 55.6 km
  71. La Motte 55.7 km
  72. Grues 62.3 km
  73. Les Davants 63.2 km
  74. Le Sableau 70.2 km
  75. L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer 70.4 km
  76. La Faute-sur-Mer 71.3 km
  77. Les Violettes 73.5 km
  78. Le Port Puant 74 km
  79. Parc des Grands Pins 78.7 km

On the road

  • Station U (Fuel station) 0.4 km
  • La mariennée (Restaurant) 14.1 km
  • Casa Di Mamma (Restaurant) 16 km
  • La Pitxuri (Café) 20.5 km
  • Elan (Fuel station) 24.1 km
  • Aux Délices de Maman (Restaurant) 24.1 km
  • Le Champ de foire (Restaurant) 29.7 km
  • La Nouvelle Auberge (Restaurant) 30.1 km
  • Le Prieuré (Restaurant) 37.3 km
  • Water 37.5 km
  • Carrefour Contact (Fuel station) 37.9 km
  • L'Aubraie (Restaurant) 48.1 km

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–4½ hours riding
Season
Jul

Know before you go

  • Low elevation down to -6m near 15km
  • Only recorded temperature 24°C in July

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