Lamber countryside via the Kerloas Menhir and the Kéramézec viewpoint

Starting from the small village of Lamber, this countryside route takes you along narrow country lanes, farm tracks and sunken paths.
The route takes you past 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 viewpoint, 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: 6.28 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 417 ft
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    Descent: - 433 ft

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    Highest point: 459 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 210 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Ploumoguer (29810)
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    Start/End: N 48.415635° / W 4.680072°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0417ET
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Description of the walk

Car park opposite the community centre.

Unmarked section:

(S/E) After visiting Lamber Church (wall paintings, stained-glass windows), the fountain and the wayside cross in the churchyard, head down towards the community centre and take the first road on the left going downhill, towards Kéréozen (lovely 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 until it joins a small road.

(2) Turn right towards the Kerloas Menhir (note: at this junction, there are no signs indicating the menhir).
Begin a round trip of approximately 2 km. The menhir is visible very quickly from the road on your left. At the next T-junction (with a 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, which, at 10 metres, is the tallest in Brittany. 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, carry straight on along a small road, passing an old farmhouse and then a transformer.

(4) At the signpost, turn left onto a wide stony track (signposted ‘Kéramézec viewpoint’), and continue uphill to reach this beautiful, well-maintained viewpoint. This is the highest point in the Pays d’Iroise (143m) and the view stretches from the Crozon Peninsula and the Îles du Ponant (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) Carry on to the right along the small, uphill road and turn left to go round the Kermeur farm on the left.
Carry on down this small road, passing the entrance to Pen ar Créach Farm on your left, until you reach a main 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 return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 328 ft - Car park opposite the Lamber community centre
  2. 1 : mi 0.61 - alt. 269 ft - A small road leading uphill to the left
  3. 2 : mi 1.4 - alt. 453 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 2.09 - alt. 436 ft - Kerloas Menhir
  5. 4 : mi 3.55 - alt. 417 ft - Signpost, towards the viewpoint
  6. 5 : mi 3.97 - alt. 453 ft - Kéramézec Viewpoint
  7. 6 : mi 5.06 - alt. 236 ft - Turn right at the Traon farm
  8. 7 : mi 5.78 - alt. 246 ft - Turn left towards Lamber
  9. S/E : mi 6.28 - alt. 328 ft - Car park opposite the Lamber rural community centre

Notes

Other possible car parks at the Kerloas Menhir (3) and the Kéramézec viewpoint (5).
Toilets are available at the start and at the viewpoint car park.
A route alternating between small country lanes, wide stony tracks and narrow grassy paths: 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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