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Carnac walks
Carnac Marshes Route
Tourist office
3.43 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
This route takes you on a journey of discovery through Carnac, between land and marsh. A 5 km circular route through small villages, countryside and wetlands, revealing another side of Carnac and offering the chance to spot a few birds. This circular route starts from the village of Carnac and can be done on foot or by bike.Route no. 3 in the commune: Les Marais.
The Carnac alignments from the village
6.63 mi
+138 ft
-144 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Discover the Carnac alignments starting from the village. Pass by the Carnac Tumulus, then discover Le Ménec and its village, the Kermario site, the woods of the Giant of Manio, a small village called Kerlescan and return via Kerluir and Cloucarnac. The official title is "Route No. 2: the Carnac Alignments".
Grand tour of Carnac
14.48 mi
+105 ft
-131 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
24 km cycle tour of Carnac to discover the must-see sights of Carnac and its countryside. This route is best done with bikes suitable for paths, such as hybrid or mountain bikes.
Tour of Carnac via Beaumer
10.25 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
This ride allows you to discover Carnac by bike and see as many of its iconic sites as possible. Starting from the village of Carnac, this route passes by the megalithic sites, the Pô, the beaches of Carnac, and then heads back up through Beaumer and the marsh paths.
Saint-Colomban Mass Path
Association / Club / Walk leader5.94 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
This route takes you all the way around Pointe de Saint-Colomban. A beautiful part of the route follows the GR®34 along the coast, but you will also discover the small village of Saint-Colomban and its church.
The Carnac alignments by bike
2.33 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
30 mins
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
A circular loop to do by bike to see the alignments of menhirs in Carnac. It's a lovely ride through the forest.
Short bike ride around Carnac
6.09 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Fancy a circular bike ride while exploring Carnac? This route is ideal and will allow you to discover, starting from the village, part of the Kermario alignments, the Ménec alignments, part of Anse du Pô, the village of Saint-Colomban, and finally the beaches of Saint-Colomban, Ty Bihan and Légenèse.
The Carnac alignments from Le Ménec
Visorando Member
6.30 mi
+164 ft
-171 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Discover a world-famous prehistoric site that takes us back 7,000 years! In addition to the famous Ménec and Kermario alignments, the hike includes the moving Manio quadrilateral and the giant menhir of the same name, two tumuli, including the imposing Tumulus Saint-Michel topped by a chapel, and two ancient fountains. A very diverse route through moorland, woods and meadows.
Long walk in the Carnac countryside
9.50 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
A beautiful hike in the Carnac countryside, not forgetting to visit the well-known alignments and other megalithic sites. You will discover another side of Carnac, namely its forests, countryside and freshwater sources. Some truly beautiful places.
Circular route from Carnac to Plouharnel and La Trinité-sur-Mer
17.79 mi
+236 ft
-226 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Fancy exploring the villages around Carnac? This route, less than 30 km long, takes you to Plouharnel via the Anse du Pô, specifically Sainte-Barbe Beach. Then, passing by the abbeys and part of the stone alignments, you’ll reach the path leading to La Trinité-sur-Mer, before returning via the coastal cycle path to Carnac.
From the beaches to the Carnac alignments
9.39 mi
+161 ft
-148 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Starting from Avenue de l'Atlantique near the Carnac thalassotherapy centre, the walk allows you to discover the coast and its beaches before heading into the countryside to see the alignments, dolmens, cromlechs and menhirs, before returning to the beaches.
From the beach to the stone rows in Carnac
10.79 mi
+246 ft
-240 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Carnac is known for its seafront and beautiful beaches, but above all for its famous menhir alignments. This walk will allow you to discover both of these aspects. As you head towards the west coast, you’ll get closer to the Quiberon peninsula, which seems very close at Anse du Pô. Heading back north, you’ll pass the various sites of the Ménec and Kermario alignments, as well as the Giant of Manio. On the way back, you’ll discover the Kercado and Saint-Michel tumuli.
Carnac - La Trinité-sur-Mer circular
11.44 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
This circular route from Carnac to La Trinité-sur-Mer will allow you to discover the beauty of Carnac's beaches. The Île de Stuhan and its tombolo are a sight not to be missed. You will enjoy the customs officers' path from Pointe de Kerbihan to La Trinité. On the way back, you can enjoy the tranquillity of the Kerdual marsh and visit Carnac town centre.
In the footsteps of Saint-Colomban in Carnac
4.83 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Carnac (Morbihan)
Hike around Saint-Colomban between coastal paths and the Saint-Colomban Chapel.
The Sentier des Douaniers in La Trinité-sur-Mer
4.64 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from La Trinité-sur-Mer (Morbihan)
From the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer, "the Mecca of sailing", the coastal path leads from beach to beach to the Pointe de Kerbihan and its viewpoint over Quiberon Bay. It continues on to the recently rehabilitated Kervillen salt marshes.
From Sainte-Barbe to the sandy cliff
Local authority
3.92 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Plouharnel (Morbihan)
The fourth circular loop on the ‘Dunes Sauvages’ Grand Site de France landscape trail, this new loop invites you to discover the rural landscapes of Plouharnel and the exceptional dune system.
The Erdeven Megalith Trail
5.04 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Erdeven (Morbihan)
A lovely walk through the woods to discover the megaliths in the commune of Erdeven, Mane Croc'h, César's Chair, the Kerzerho alignments...
Tour of the Quiberon peninsula
17.99 mi
+98 ft
-102 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (Morbihan)
This hike is only difficult because of its length, but it allows you to appreciate the entire Quiberon peninsula from the Isthmus of Penthièvre. To the east and south, there are large beaches for swimming and numerous bars and restaurants for refreshments and meals. The wild coast to the west lives up to its name with its rocky outcrops, numerous small coves and flora and fauna to be preserved (nesting area for rare bird species in Brittany).
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