The Pierre Branlante de la Verrie rises around 50 metres above the valley; the Crûme cuts its way between rocks, meadows and wooded banks. There is also a Gallo-Roman bridge, a Romanesque chapel and a theatre with seating for up to 235 spectators. When planning your trip, you can decide how to balance landscapes, architectural history and a clearly defined cycling route.
Rock and stream: two natural highlights
The Pierre Branlante de la Verrie is a large block of raw granulite that rises around 50 metres above the valley. Very strong pressure can set it swaying. Above the rock, the statue of the Sacred Heart commemorates the 1908 mission. This brings together a striking rock formation and a specific historical memorial.
The wild, steep-sided stream of La Crûme cuts its way between rocks, meadows and wooded banks. At the rock, the focus is on a single formation; at the Crûme, it is on the incised watercourse and its varied banks. Both features give the landscape its own distinctive character.
Choose your route: timeframe or villages
The route to the Pont Romain de Crûme starts at 6 Place Abbé Léauté in Chanverrie. It is suitable for easy, two-hour outings on a VTC or VTT. This gives you a starting point, timeframe and the specified types of bike as practical details for planning the route.
The Circuit de la pierre branlante loop passes through numerous small villages in the Vendée bocage. The two routes therefore offer different planning priorities: for the Pont route, the starting point, duration and type of bike matter; for the Circuit, the route through the small villages is the main focus. Consider whether you would prefer an easy two-hour bike ride or a route through the Vendée bocage.
Bridge, chapel and theatre
The Pont de Crûme is a remnant of the Gallo-Roman period. This small bridge spans the stream along the path connecting the hamlet of Le Bordage in La Gaubretière with the hamlet of La Simboursière in La Verrie. The path is as much a part of this place as the bridge itself: it connects two named hamlets.
The Chapelle de l’Élu is a granite chapel dating from the 10th century. Its Romanesque choir is the oldest part and dates from the 10th and 11th centuries. A place of worship of private origin, it is a place where popular piety is regularly expressed. Its architecture, age and religious significance offer different ways to explore local history.
The Théâtre Arts et Passion in La Verrie is also part of the town’s cultural scene. It can seat up to 235 spectators. This capacity gives the theatre a different scale from the historic buildings and adds a performance venue to the cultural attractions.
Search for hotels based on your travel interests
When looking for a hotel in La Verrie, you can start with the purpose of your trip: the route to the Pont Romain offers an easy two-hour cycling option, while the chapel and bridge provide a historical focus.
Discover more destinations: Maché, Saint-Pierre-du-Chemin, Saint-Jean-De-Monts, La Meilleraie-Tillay, Maillé, La Tranche-Sur-Mer, Les Sables-D'olonne, Saint-Vincent-Sterlanges
For the broader travel overview: Vendée.
