The Carnac alignments by bike

A circular loop to do by bike to see the alignments of menhirs in Carnac. It's a lovely ride through the forest.

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  • Touring/Gravel
    Activity: Touring/Gravel
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    Distance: 3.75 km
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    Duration according to the author: 30 mins 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 11 m
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    Descent: - 11 m

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    Highest point: 26 m
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    Lowest point: 10 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Carnac (56340)
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    Start/End: N 47.583756° / W 3.078644°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 0821OT

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    Type of surface:
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     70% Road  25% Byway  5% Path
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Description of the route

Car parks are located near the Tourist Office, the starting point of this cycle route, and near Saint-Cornély Church.

(S/E) From the Tourist Office, take Rue du Tumulus downhill to reach the Saint-Michel tumulus by road.

(1) From there, a more bucolic and wooded route begins. Be careful on the small descent and turn left at the bottom. A long route through the forest takes you to the alignments.

(2) Cross the D119 and follow the Ménec alignments along the road (D196), taking care with the traffic in summer.

(3) Reach the Tourist Office by taking Rue du Menec, then turn left onto Chemin de Pouldève.

(4) Follow Rue de Kervarail to the left, then cross the road and continue almost opposite, first turning left then right onto Rue de Courdiec. At the end, turn right and head for the Tourist Office (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Tourist Office - Église Saint-Cornély (Carnac)
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 25 m - Tumulus Saint-Michel
  3. 2 : km 1.78 - alt. 16 m - Alignements du Ménec
  4. 3 : km 2.69 - alt. 18 m - Rond-Point du Ménec
  5. 4 : km 3.51 - alt. 22 m - Rue de Kervarail
  6. S/E : km 3.75 - alt. 21 m - Tourist Office - Église Saint-Cornély (Carnac)

Notes

Please note: be aware of summer traffic along the alignments.
There is a large car park at the end where you can stop and admire them.

For hikers: The Carnac alignments.

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