Lamber countryside via the Kerloas Menhir and the Kéramézec viewpoint

Starting from the small village of Lamber, a countryside route along small roads, farm tracks and sunken paths.
Passes by the imposing Kerloas menhir, the tallest in Brittany, and the Kéramézec viewpoint, the highest point in the Iroise region. From the top of this beautifully landscaped spot, the view stretches from the Crozon Peninsula to the Abers region, taking in the islands of Molène and Ouessant.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 127 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 132 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 140 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 64 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Ploumoguer (29810)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.415635° / W 4.680072°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 0417ET
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Description of the walk

Car park opposite the community centre.

Off the marked route:

(S/E) After a visit to Lamber Church (wall paintings, stained-glass windows), the fountain and the calvary in the churchyard, head down towards the community centre and take the first road on the left going downhill, towards Kéréozen (beautiful view of the countryside).

(1) At the first crossroads, turn left onto the narrow, uphill road which leads onto a wide stony track and then a grassy path marked by two large boulders. Follow this tree-lined path to the junction with a small road.

(2) Turn right towards the Kerloas Menhir (note: there are no signs for the menhir at this junction).
Begin a round trip of approximately 2 km. The menhir is quickly visible from the road on the left-hand side. At the next T-junction (signpost), turn left and follow the road to the small car park (information board). Take the marked path along the edge of the field to reach the foot of this menhir, the tallest in Brittany at 10 metres. Return to the car park via the same path.

Yellow markings

(3) Retrace your steps back to the grassy path.

(2) Following the markings, turn right onto the grassy, tree-lined path. This widens as it joins a track leading to the fields.
At the crossroads, near a farm, continue straight on along a small road, passing an old farmhouse and then a transformer.

(4) At the signpost, turn left onto a wide stony path (signposted ‘Belvédère de Kéramézec’), continue uphill to reach this beautiful, well-maintained viewpoint. This is the highest point in the Iroise region (143m) and the view stretches from the Crozon Peninsula and the Ponant Islands (Molène, Ouessant) all the way to the Pays des Abers.

(5) Head back down and continue along the road to the right.
At the crossroads, turn left and then, a few metres further on, turn right opposite a silo. Follow this wide, descending path (with lovely views of the countryside) until you reach the entrance to Traon Farm.

(6) Continue to the right along the small uphill road and turn left to go round the Kermeur farm on the left.
Continue along this small road downhill, passing the entrance to Pen ar Créach farm on your left, and join a road.

Off the marked route:

(7) Turn left, initially downhill, pass an old wash house on your left at a place called Feunten Kermeur and begin the final climb towards Lamber to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 100 m - Car park opposite the Lamber community centre
  2. 1 : km 0.99 - alt. 82 m - Small road leading uphill to the left
  3. 2 : km 2.25 - alt. 138 m - Junction
  4. 3 : km 3.37 - alt. 133 m - Kerloas Menhir
  5. 4 : km 5.71 - alt. 127 m - Signpost, towards the viewpoint
  6. 5 : km 6.38 - alt. 138 m - Kéramézec viewpoint
  7. 6 : km 8.14 - alt. 72 m - Turn right at the Traon farm
  8. 7 : km 9.3 - alt. 75 m - Turn left towards Lamber
  9. S/E : km 10.11 - alt. 100 m - Car park opposite the Lamber village hall

Notes

Other parking options at the Kerloas Menhir (3) and the Kéramézec viewpoint (5).
Toilets at the start and at the viewpoint car park.
A route alternating between small country lanes, wide stony paths and narrow grassy tracks: suitable for all seasons.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
scrapette29
scrapette29

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is perfect. The walk is very varied as we walk on both single track and roads. It’s hilly and sometimes under the trees, sometimes out in the open with the wind blowing but with a view into the distance.
We really enjoyed it. We completed it in 2½ hours without rushing.

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Emmanuel.B
Emmanuel.B

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the Iroise countryside. An impressive 9.5-metre-tall menhir, struck by lightning and missing a piece; it used to be 12 metres tall.

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Les pommiers
Les pommiers

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Little interest

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you,
There are some lovely walks in the Pays d'Iroise.
Kind regards

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Kedevash
Kedevash

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk through the countryside of the Pays d'Iroise, with some beautiful views.

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FLOCH
FLOCH ★

Thank you,

To post a photo, go to the hike page. Action - Post a photo
Then follow the instructions provided.
Best regards

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AYRAULT DANIELLE
AYRAULT DANIELLE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

THIS HIKE WAS GREAT. I'd like to upload a photo to the website – how do I do that?

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