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Barrage de Moulin-Papon (La Roche-sur-Yon) walks
Circuit around Moulin Papon
Visorando member 
8.83 km
+9 m
-9 m
2h 35
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A tour around the artificial lake of Moulin Papon, on foot or by bike.
The Bois des Girondins and the Moulin Papon from the Annexe
Visorando member 
24.54 km
+99 m
-103 m
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
This is a pleasant hike that will take you through the Bois des Girondins and the outskirts of Moulin Papon. There are two more challenging sections: after crossing the bridge at Bertheliére and crossing the ford at Ruisseau des Coux. See Practical Information.
The Moulin Papon Lake dam, via the large Rivoli Park
Visorando member 
10.08 km
+36 m
-44 m
1 hr
Easy
Departure from La Roche-sur-Yon (Vendée)
A route to discover the large Rivoli Urban Park (5), in the shade of the trees, in a preserved biodiversity, and the Moulin Papon Lake dam (10). This lake is used to supply drinking water to the town of La Roche-sur-Yon. The water treatment plant can be seen from the dam. Seagulls and cormorants can be seen on the lake, and from the shore it is not uncommon to spot kingfishers, swallows and swifts in flight. In summer, leisure facilities are available for young and old alike.