Circuit around Moulin Papon

A tour around the artificial lake of Moulin Papon, on foot or by bike.

Technical sheet

n°2029

Creation:
20 Dec 2011

Last update:
24 Aug 2020

Last review:
30 Dec 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.83 km
Average duration: 2h 35
Difficulty: Easy
Return to departure point: Yes
Vertical gain: + 9 m
Vertical drop: - 9 m
Highest point: 66 m
Lowest point: 54 m

Country: France
District: La Roche-sur-Yon (85000)
Start/End: N 46.693568° / W 1.413057°
IGN map(s): Ref. 1326O
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Description of the walk

Park your vehicle in the sailing school car park.

From the car park, head towards the dam and cross it. After the dam (1) turn left on the path along the lake.
Pass by a road on the right. The path turns 90° to the right (2) and meets a small road at a stream. (3) Turn left, cross a stream and immediately after take the path on the left. Follow this path taking care to stay on the banks of the lake. We pass near the hamlet of Grassouillère. Cross back across a small stream (4) and turn left on the path along the bank. Pass by the village of Chevalerie on your right.
The path meets a road at a bridge over a road to the left. (5) Cross it to reach the side opposite and at the end of the bridge (6) turn left, facing south, onto the Entre Vie et Yon GRP. Reach a boating centre. (7) Cross the road an take the path opposite that leads to the sailing school and the starting point.

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 57 m - Sailing school car park
1 : km 0.27 - alt. 57 m - At the end of the dam, turn left
2 : km 1.47 - alt. 56 m - Turn right at 90° and join a road
3 : km 1.82 - alt. 58 m - Turn left and cross a stream
4 : km 3.01 - alt. 60 m - Cross a small stream and turn left
5 : km 4.91 - alt. 58 m - Cross the bridge over the - Yon (rivière) à finaliser
6 : km 5.03 - alt. 58 m - At the end of the bridge, turn left
7 : km 7.21 - alt. 56 m - Cross the road and take the path opposite
S/E : km 8.83 - alt. 57 m - Sailing school car park

In the nearby area

Sailing school and boating centre at the lake.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5

Based on 23 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5

Clarity of route map
4.7 / 5

Route interest
4.6 / 5

Papybou

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:13 EST

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A little damp at this time of year but passable

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Papybou

Dec 30, 2024 at 11:11 EST

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Dec 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Few people at that time

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Jmb75

Aug 08, 2024 at 12:12 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

It's a bit long because we started from the RSY, so it's an extra 6km. It's impossible to make a mistake, so we had to check the route on the app from time to time, but frankly it's within everyone's reach. Lunch on the grass before setting off again. A lovely walk.

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thierryxm

Sep 25, 2023 at 05:12 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very pleasant walk around the lake, with no particular difficulty

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phil 37

Sep 25, 2023 at 03:41 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

very pleasant walk with no difficulties

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thierryxm

Jul 24, 2023 at 11:52 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

A pleasant walk around the lake
No particular difficulty
Highly recommended

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lesredoux

Aug 31, 2020 at 04:38 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

easy circuit

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bobetmichemiche

Apr 22, 2019 at 04:03 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant route, a little hilly in places but no major difficulties.

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Philippe Guerry

Aug 26, 2018 at 12:00 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We completed this trail with our family in 2 hours 50 minutes.
The path is slightly uneven in places but mostly flat and shady. We will do it again in another season as we enjoyed the scenery.

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quinquin44

Apr 27, 2018 at 07:52 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 25, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very easy walk.
We did it in the morning in the opposite direction to the one suggested.
The picnic tables are very shady (between 1 and 2).
Well done

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sined85

Oct 16, 2017 at 13:28 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 04, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Walk on 05/10/2017 in the morning: very pleasant with the mist coming off the lake.
For the route, you can start from anywhere, as you just have to walk along the stretch of water.
My friends and I started at Moulin Neuf to avoid the traffic jams at the entrance to La Roche sur Yon.
A 9 km ride in 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Damien85670

Jul 31, 2017 at 03:36 EDT

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 29, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very easy walk. Very little change in altitude. Wide, easy path. Allow two and a half hours for a leisurely walk. Done with our two children, aged 6 and 9.

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michel64

Aug 26, 2016 at 09:53 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 23, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello,
A useful walk in hot weather, as three quarters of it is in the shade.
Pleasant and without difficulty.
Michel

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martine.cuvelier

Aug 08, 2016 at 03:52 EDT

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 07, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hi there,
after crossing the bridge, the path splits and we didn't quite understand the explanation of the circuit, so we walked a good 2km more.
Otherwise it was a very pleasant walk.
Sincerely
Martine

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cricri de Angles

Sep 06, 2015 at 05:40 EDT

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 29, 2015
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant walk. The sun was out. The first half from the dam is more pleasant because it's "wilder". We came across some crayfish on the paths....

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