Mégalithes en fête: "Discover megaliths" tours
To mark the official inscription of the Megaliths of Carnac and the banks of the Morbihan on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Paysages de Mégalithes is organizing, with Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique, Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération and all its partners, a unique event for the general public: " Mégalithes en fête " from September 19 to 21, 2025.
A rich program of events, shows, discoveries and emotions: FREE AND OPEN TO EVERYBODY!
Join us on Sunday September 21 to explore the megaliths in a whole new way, with discovery tours on land, at sea and in the air.
Find all the info on www.megalithesenfete.com and the official program proposed by Ouest-France.
On land
More than 30 signposted circuits on foot, bike, gyropod or little train, with numerous themed activities: treasure hunts, storytelling walks, Qi Gong, murder parties, coastal trails...
Belz
🚶 Dolmen discovery trail - 4.6km / 2h-4h
Commented tour of the megaliths followed by mussels and French fries (paying option) on the island of Saint-Cado. 9:30am departure from the Dolmen de Kerhuen. Free, with registration at the Baie de Quiberon tourist office on 02 44 84 56 56. Organized by Belz town council & Baie de Quiberon tourist office.
Camors
🚶 Balade contée de Kornevec - 2km / 2h
Departure 3pm from Kornevec parking lot. Free without registration. Organized by Camors town council in partnership with the Ti Douar Alré association.
🚲 Le circuit de l'étoile - 9km / 2h
Self-guided bike tour - Camors forest reveals its secrets.
Carnac
🚶 Le Trail des alignements - 10km / 1h-2h
Friendly trail starting in Carnac at 10:30am, running or walking. Free without registration (no gauge). Organized by the association des copains et des baskets, with the participation of Hôtel le Tumulus and the association La Voix des Dunes.
🚶 Carnac's little-known megaliths - 6km / 3h30
Storytelling/hiking tour departing from the Crucuny parking lot at 2:30pm. Free with registration at the Carnac Tourist Office on 02 97 52 13 52 (25 pers. max). Organized by the association les amis de Carnac.
🛴 Escapade des menhirs - gyropode circuit - 8km / 1h
Escapade in the heart of the Alignements de Carnac and wooded paths. 24€/person, by reservation on 02 90 61 12 71. Organized by Mobilboard Carnac.
🚶 The megaliths of Carnac, in the tradition of the 7 Wonders - 6km / 3h
In-depth family tour departing from Tumulus Saint-Michel at 2pm (Saturday & Sunday). Free with registration: www.menhirs-carnac.fr or 02 97 52 29 81. Organized by the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
Erdeven
🚶 In the footsteps of the megaliths of Varquez wood - 3km / 2h
Games and discovery trail. Departure 10am: parking de l'étang du Varquez. Ages 7 and up. Free, with registration at the Erdeven tourist office on 02 44 84 56 56 for groups of 3 to 6. Organized by the Culture and Heritage Department of Auray Quiberon Terre Atlantique.
🚶 Storytelling walk and creative workshop - 5km
Walk on the site of the Kerzerho giants. Ages 6 and up. Registration required: erdevenementvotre@gmail.com - Organized by the association Erdevenement Vôtre with the support of the Centre d'Art pour Tous.
🚲 Le circuit des mégalithes - 11.9km / 2h
Bike tour. Departure 9am in front of the sports complex. Free admission. Organized by Cyclo Club d'Erdeven
Locoal-Mendon
🚶 Guided megalith hike - 6km / 2h
Guided tour of the Mané Bihan and Mané Braz dolmens. Free, registration required: Office de tourisme Baie de Quiberon, 02 44 84 56 56. Organized by Claire Tardieu and Locoal-Mendon town council.
Locmariaquer
🚶 Le sentier des mégalithes - 9km / 2h30
Guided walking tour of Locmariaquer's megalithic treasures. Free, with registration at the Baie de Quiberon tourist office on 02 44 84 56 56. Organized by the Baie de Quiberon tourist office.
🚲 Le sentier des mégalithes - 9km / 2h
Guided bike tour of Locmariaquer's megalithic treasures, departing at 2:30pm. Free, with registration at the Baie de Quiberon tourist office on 02 44 84 56 56. Organized by the Baie de Quiberon tourist office.
Plouharnel
🚶 QI GONG walk at the Crucuno quadrilateral - 2.2 km / 1h
Wellness session and walk. Departure 2pm from Crucuno parking lot. Free, registration required: 06 75 03 90 97. Organized by the association Chemins intérieurs.
🚶 The megalith trail and the 48h de la pierre sèche (48 hours of dry-stone work)
The Plouharnel megaliths trail and, from 10am to 6pm: the 48h de la pierre sèche. Full program: https://patrimoine.bretagne.bzh. Free admission. Organized by Région Bretagne, AQTA's Culture et Patrimoine department and the association de sauvegarde des chemins de Plouharnel.
🚶 Crucuno and Saint-Barbe tales & legends walk / 1h
Discover the legends and popular traditions surrounding the megalithic heritage. Free, registration required: Office de tourisme Baie de Quiberon, 02 44 84 56 56. Organized by Rémy Cochen
Pluneret
🚶 La pointe de Kerisper en Pluneret - 2.5 km / 2h
Discover a circuit at the confluence of two rivers. Departure 2pm from the "jardins de mémoires" parking lot. Free, registration required: 06 30 17 43 81. Organized by Pluneret's nature and heritage coordinator.
Quiberon
🚂 Côte sauvage mini-train tour / 1h
Discover the splendor of the Côte sauvage and its megalithic remains on a little train. Departure from Place Hoche at 11am, 3pm and 4.30pm. Free, more info: communication@ville-quiberon.fr - Organized by the mayor of Quiberon.
Saint-Pierre Quiberon
🚲 Circuit de Kerbourgnec par Trésor du Morbihan - 20km / 3h
Fun tour of megaliths via the Trésor du Morbihan app. Proposed departure at 9am. Free without registration. Organized by Saint-Pierre-Quiberon town council.
🚶 Guided tour of the Kerbougnec site
Guided tour of the Kerbougnec site followed by a participatory picnic (optional). Free, registration required: animations@saintpierrequiberon.fr - Organized by Saint-Pierre Quiberon town council.
Other tours are also organized in Sarzeau and Arzon. Find out more on the official website.
On the water
By sailboat, motorboat or kayak. Guided cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan and the Auray River.
Locmariaquer
⛵ Discover megalithic monuments and the Gulf of Morbihan by sea.
Departure 10:30 am with Vedettes L'Angelus. 10/person, registration required: 02 97 57 30 29. Organized by the Paysages de Mégalithes association.
Auray
🛶 St Goustan circuit to the Kernours tumulus
Departure 9:45 am - return 3:45 pm. 10€/person - Registration required: kayakauray.fr - Organized by Kayak Club Auray
Larmor Baden
⛵ All sails out to Gavrinis
Sailing in the Gulf of Morbihan, observation of the Er Lannic cromlech and the Gavrinis Cairn. Departure at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. from Port de Larmor Baden. 25€/adult & 16€/child on registration: https: //reservation.golfedumorbihan.bzh/megalithes-fete-croisiere.html - Organized by Iliens
Baden
🛶 Er Lannic to Gavrinis tour
Discover the Er Lannic enclosure and the Gavrinis cairn from 10am to 2pm. 50€/person on registration: varechkayak@gmail.com or 06 03 32 35 67. Organized by Varec'h Kayak.
In the air
🎈 Hot-air balloon flight over the Alignements de Carnac
A unique visual experience, discover the Carnac alignments from the sky. Static 10-minute flights offered in rotation all weekend. Passes to be won ONLY through contests prior to the event and in the village.
