Walk
Au-delà du Menez Bré et du géant de pierre de Pergat
Louargat · Côtes-d’Armor
A 9.6 km loop in Louargat: the climb up the Menez Bré and its chapel, a view over the Trégor, then the Pergat menhir, a giant more than 7 m high.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Trégor
- Atmosphere
- Hill, view and megalith, in the heart of the Trégor countryside.
- Getting there
- Louargat. Rue de l’Église
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11.
Download the GPS trackGPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).
Who this place suits
- With family
- 5/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 2/10
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About
In Louargat, this loop climbs to the top of the Menez Bré, with a striking view over the Trégor. This remnant of the Monts d’Arrée range rises to 302 m and is topped by the little chapel of Saint-Hervé. From the foot of the Menez Bré, the trail follows the young Guindy stream to the Pergat menhir. More than 7 m high, this stone giant has stood there for nearly 7,000 years. The loop is 9.6 km long, with 194 m of ascent; allow about 2 h 30 of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: Rue de l’Église, in Louargat. The official route, published by the Côtes-d’Armor département and updated on 11 September 2026, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone. Any problem on the route can be reported via the Suricate app.
What you will see
- 9.6 km, about 2 h 30
- 194 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Summit of the Menez Bré (302 m)
- Chapel of Saint-Hervé
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- Pergat menhir, more than 7 m high
- Source of the Guindy
Tips on the spot
- Start: Rue de l’Église, in Louargat.
- Some sections can be muddy depending on the season.
- Ask a tourist office about hunting seasons.
- The GPX track can be downloaded from the map: handy for staying on the right path at junctions.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk?
9.6 km, with 194 m of ascent, or about 2 h 30 of walking.
Where does it start?
Rue de l’Église, in Louargat. The route comes back to its starting point.
How high is the Menez Bré?
302 m. Its summit, topped by the chapel of Saint-Hervé, offers a wide view over the Trégor.
What is the giant of Pergat?
A menhir more than 7 m high, standing for nearly 7,000 years.
Source: Département des Côtes-d'Armor (PDIPR), Licence Ouverte 2.0, mise à jour du 2026-09-11 via data.gouv.fr, updated 11 September 2026.
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