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Circuit de la Chaire des Druides
Maël-Pestivien · Côtes-d’Armor
A 12.9 km loop in Maël-Pestivien: the 12th-century Loc’h chapel, a dolmen, a former Roman road and the mysterious Chaire des Druides.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Argoat
- Atmosphere
- Ancient heritage and legends, in the middle of the countryside.
- Getting there
- Maël-Pestivien. Town hall
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
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
In Maël-Pestivien, this trail is a journey back in time, in a land of stories and legends. From the Loc’h chapel, built in the 12th century, to a Neolithic dolmen, by way of a former Roman road, the trip finally leads to the Chaire des Druides, a mystical place of uncertain origin. The loop is 12.9 km long, with 240 m of ascent; allow about 3 hours of walking. The stated level is medium. Start: the town hall in Maël-Pestivien. 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
- 12.9 km, about 3 hours
- 240 m of ascent
- Level: medium
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Loc’h chapel, 12th century
- Neolithic dolmen
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- Former Roman road
- Chaire des Druides
Tips on the spot
- Start: the town hall in Maël-Pestivien.
- Some sections can be muddy depending on the season.
- Ask a tourist office or the town hall 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?
12.9 km, with 240 m of ascent, or about 3 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
The town hall in Maël-Pestivien. The route comes back to its starting point.
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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