Walk
Locmariaquer, entre golfe et océan
Locmariaquer · Morbihan
An easy 8.6 km loop in Locmariaquer between the gulf and the ocean: the Table des Marchands, the Pierres Plates dolmen and the Pointe de Kerpenhir.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours
- Type of place
- Walking loop · Golfe du Morbihan
- Atmosphere
- Megaliths and the coastal path.
- Getting there
- Locmariaquer (Morbihan)
The route
Loop: the route returns to its starting point. Route: Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique, Usage libre sous réserve de mention de la source.
Download the GPS trackGPX file, to open in a walking app (Komoot, OsmAnd, Garmin Connect, iPhiGéNie…).
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 8/10
- Reduced mobility
- 3/10
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 Locmariaquer, this trail links the great megaliths of the village to the coastal path, between the bay of Quiberon and the Gulf of Morbihan. It begins near the site of the Grand Menhir brisé, the Table des Marchands and the Er Grah tumulus, managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux (admission charge). The path passes the Kerlud dolmen, then follows the coastal path to the Pierres Plates dolmen, facing the bay of Quiberon. It runs along the Falaise and Gledgen beaches to the Pointe de Kerpenhir, where the view switches to the Gulf of Morbihan, before returning past the Mané er Hroëck tumulus to the village. The loop is 8.6 km long; allow about 2 hours of walking. The stated level is easy. Start: the megaliths car park, route de Kerlogonan, in Locmariaquer. The official route, published by Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique, is shown on the map and can be downloaded as a GPX file to follow on your phone.
What you will see
- 8.6 km, about 2 hours
- Level: easy
- Loop: back to the starting point
- Table des Marchands and Grand Menhir brisé
- Pierres Plates dolmen
- Pointe de Kerpenhir
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- Mané er Hroëck tumulus
Tips on the spot
- Start: the megaliths car park, route de Kerlogonan, in Locmariaquer.
- There is an admission charge for the Grand Menhir brisé site.
- 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?
8.6 km, or about 2 hours of walking.
Where does it start?
Megaliths car park, route de Kerlogonan, in Locmariaquer. The route comes back to its starting point.
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