Boucle n°7 Les mégalithes

Type de pratique Tourist on bicycle
Durée 01h15
Durée Easy
Distance 12 km

Discover the Neolithic heritage of the southern Bigouden region. Along the way, you'll come across a number of megaliths that bear witness to the region's earliest societies. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the village of la Madeleine and don't forget to visit its intriguing menhir alignments. At Pors Carn, you'll find dolmens, covered walkways and other stelae grouped together in a garden facing the beach. Stroll through the maritime quarter of Saint-Guénolé with its ancient manor houses along the ocean and return through the peaceful marshes of Lescors. Tip: for a shorter loop (6 km), stay to the east of the circuit and cross the marshes to get back to the starting point. Start/finish point: Car park at Ménez Gad camping car park Marking / Staking : Unmarked loop in 2025 Level : Easy Distance: 12 km or 6 km (variant 2) Duration : 1h15 Difference in altitude: 71 D+ (+) Recommended bikes: mountain bikes, VTC, VAE Variants : Option 1: At the village of La Madeleine, turn right to reach the Madeleine alignments (beware, the path is muddy and even flooded in winter). Option 2: For a short 6km loop, go as far as rue des tulipes, then turn right onto route de Kerloc'h. Advice before setting off: Make sure you're properly equipped before you set off: check the condition of your bike (brakes, lights, tyres) and take all the repair kit you need. Wear a helmet: it's compulsory for under-12s and highly recommended thereafter. Yellow waistcoats are compulsory outside built-up areas where visibility is poor. Share the road and respect the rules: pedestrian areas, pavements. Take something to eat and drink with you. Rules and good practice: Make sure you don't leave any objects or rubbish behind: if there are no bins, take your rubbish with you. Respect the fragile balance of flora and fauna in all areas. Respect private property. To see the route in detail, please download the pdf below. Don't forget to download an application that reads GPX files (openrunner, gpx viewer or any other application that reads gpx files of your choice).

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Address of departure

Rue de Ménez Gad 29760 Penmarc'h

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GPX / KML files allow you to export the route of your walk to your GPS (or other navigation tool)