Head inland to the iconic surf spot of Pointe de la Torche.
This walk, for young and old alike, is sure to get you out and about! From the fields to the beaches, passing several megalithic sites (menhirs, dolmens), you'll discover both the Bigouden hinterland and unique views over the Bay of Audierne. Along the way, you can make a detour to the alignments of menhirs at La Madeleine in Penmarc'h (option 1). You'll also find a chapel and a lovely shady spot for a picnic. This walk steeped in history is sure to take you back in time.
Start/Finish point: Menez Stang car park, Plomeur
Signposts: signposted loop current 2025, follow green signpost no. 2
Difference in altitude: 82D+.
Recommended bikes: mountain bikes, VAE, VTTAE
Direction of route: anticlockwise
Practical info :
-Public toilets available on the route
-Picnic area on the route
Variants :
-Option 1: From Pont Devet to the south of the circuit, you can extend the circuit by around 1.4 km, passing by the Madeleine site (chapel and alignments, points of interest nos. 9 and 10).
-Variant 2: From D/A No. 2 (La Torche) you can complete a 10km loop, cutting off at the Beuzec chapel (point of interest No. 2).
Did you know?
- From "toal" = table and "men" = stone, a dolmen means "stone table" in Breton.
- Cap Caval" is the former name of the Bigouden region.
Advice before you go:
-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 strongly recommended afterwards. 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:
- Stand on the ground around the megaliths
-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).
This walk, for young and old alike, is sure to get you out and about! From the fields to the beaches, passing several megalithic sites (menhirs, dolmens), you'll discover both the Bigouden hinterland and unique views over the Bay of Audierne. Along the way, you can make a detour to the alignments of menhirs at La Madeleine in Penmarc'h (option 1). You'll also find a chapel and a lovely shady spot for a picnic. This walk steeped in history is sure to take you back in time.
Start/Finish point: Menez Stang car park, Plomeur
Signposts: signposted loop current 2025, follow green signpost no. 2
Difference in altitude: 82D+.
Recommended bikes: mountain bikes, VAE, VTTAE
Direction of route: anticlockwise
Practical info :
-Public toilets available on the route
-Picnic area on the route
Variants :
-Option 1: From Pont Devet to the south of the circuit, you can extend the circuit by around 1.4 km, passing by the Madeleine site (chapel and alignments, points of interest nos. 9 and 10).
-Variant 2: From D/A No. 2 (La Torche) you can complete a 10km loop, cutting off at the Beuzec chapel (point of interest No. 2).
Did you know?
- From "toal" = table and "men" = stone, a dolmen means "stone table" in Breton.
- Cap Caval" is the former name of the Bigouden region.
Advice before you go:
-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 strongly recommended afterwards. 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:
- Stand on the ground around the megaliths
-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).
Environment
- In the country
- By the sea
- Near a beach
- Near a hiking trail
Points of interest
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