GR34 at your own pace from Carnac to Crac'h: the Megalith Coast

Across the land, the path leads you to majestic witnesses of the Neolithic: the alignments of Kerzerho and the dolmen of Crucuno, silent stones that defy time.

The hike then continues towards the Bay of Plouharnel, following the coastline to Carnac, a land of shellfish farming. In the Anse du Pô, the oyster beds awaken and fall asleep to the immutable rhythm of the tides: twice a day, the oysters close and open like mother-of-pearl boxes, patiently forging their delicate and flavorful flesh.

Finally, you reach the heart of Carnac, famous worldwide for its alignments of menhirs, veritable stone cathedrals. The day ends here, for a night lulled by the echoes of centuries past.

A day suspended between land and sea. You set off to discover the unparalleled megalithic site of Carnac, a listed historical monument, whose alignments of nearly three thousand menhirs, erected more than seven millennia ago, remain a mystery that time has never been able to unravel.

Along the way, you will discover other little-known but equally striking gems: the Giant of Manio, solitary guardian of the centuries, and the Saint-Michel Tumulus which, from the top of its hill, watches over the town of Carnac, crowned with its white chapel.

The walk continues to the Saint-Colomban headland, where the ocean displays its power and ever-changing light. Then comes the return to Carnac-ville, for a night imbued with the breath of history and the song of the waves.

Leaving Carnac, the path leads you towards the sea, to La Trinité-sur-Mer, renowned for its vibrant port and major sailing races. From the Kerisper bridge, the view encompasses a constantly changing panorama, transforming with the rhythm of the tides, like a living painting perpetually being redrawn.

Further along, the jagged coastline leads you to the chapel of Saint-Philibert. Built in 1648 on the water's edge, it stands humble and luminous, with its whitewashed walls reminiscent of the austere beauty of fishermen's houses.

At the end of the day, a transfer takes you to Locmariaquer, where the night settles in by the ocean, gentle and peaceful.

In Locmariaquer, a charming village perched between the Bay of Quiberon and the Gulf of Morbihan, you will discover an imposing marvel: the "Grand Menhir Brisé", the tallest in Europe at 18.5 meters, as well as the cairn of the "Table des Marchands", silent guardians of millennia of history.

Strolling through the port's narrow streets is like stepping into a past where history and prehistory intertwine, where every stone tells a forgotten story. From the Kerpenhir headland, your eyes will be drawn to the sails and hulls that set sail at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan, while the sea breeze caresses your face.

The hike continues towards Crac'h, a town rich in religious heritage, home to the parish church of Saint-Thuriau, the chapel of Gohazé and its Calvary, testaments to a faith deeply rooted in time. At the end of the day, transfer and overnight stay in Auray, the cradle of Brittany where past and present converge.

The stay in Auray ends after breakfast. To reach Carnac, there are direct trains from Auray to Carnac (Plouharnel-Carnac) operated by SNCF (TER).