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Les Barrachou Rock Formations – Menez Ham loop from Karreg Hir

Les Barrachou Rock Formations – Menez Ham loop from Karreg Hir

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4.5

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Les Barrachou Rock Formations – Menez Ham loop from Karreg Hir

01:40

27.8km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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1.56 km

Les Barrachou Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Barrachou are these three immense granite rocks planted on the dune. By climbing on them, they offer a beautiful view of the sea and the surrounding coasts.

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3.06 km

Digue Beach at Méneham

Highlight • Beach

One of the beaches with wonderfully sugar-white fine sand, fantastically idyllic.

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3.99 km

Amid the rugged beauty of the 'Pays Pagan' in the Finistère department, where the land meets the turquoise sea, you will find the charming fishing village of Menez Ham. This place, once full of activity and fishing nets, has over time been transformed into a living eco-museum that celebrates and breathes local culture.

A look at the architecture immediately shows that there is a deep love of detail and history. From the carefully restored buildings with their slate and thatched roofs to the guardhouse that rests between two gigantic boulders and has often served as a showcase for the region's tourist brochures.

A walk through the village is like a journey back in time. The thatched houses, hidden behind strangely shaped rocks, exude a timeless calm. The grassy dunes form the backdrop to the distinctive backdrop of beautiful beaches, clear turquoise water and fine white sand.

Menez Ham offers not only the opportunity to immerse yourself in the past, but also the comfort of the present. Guests have the opportunity to stay overnight in the lovingly renovated buildings and sample local cuisine in the cozy restaurants.

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4.09 km

Meneham Village and Guardhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The Meneham site looks great. This hamlet is characterized by its position among the blocks of rocks. Overhanging 21 meters above sea level, it offers a wide view towards the Pontusval lighthouse in Plouénour-Brignogan-Plages as far as that of Île Virginie in Plouguerneau.

The guardhouse was built between the rocks in 1756, while the village developed from the 19th century to accommodate customs officers, then workers.

Today, the site is the subject of particular attention for its preservation. A collective of associations provides activities throughout the year.

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6.56 km

Pontusval lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Framed by jagged rocks and overseeing a sandy beach whose turquoise waters are strewn with boulders, he tells stories of ancient times, of ships and storms.

The lighthouse, a notable landmark along the GR34 Brignogan-Plages hiking trail, is not only a historical monument but also a vivid testimony to the region's maritime heritage. It was built on the top of Beg-Pol, a site carefully chosen because of the many shipwrecks caused by the rocky terrain. On September 15, 1869, its light shone in the darkness for the first time and showed ships the safe way.

Since then, at a height of 14.5 meters, it has defied the tides and unpredictable weather. It's no wonder it's considered the most photographed lighthouse in Brittany and even Europe. Its impressive presence combined with the natural beauty of its surroundings makes it an essential photo opportunity and a highlight of the Côte des Légendes.

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7.59 km

Plage des Chardons Bleus

Beach

8.46 km

Plage des Crapauds

Beach

10.6 km

Garo Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful beach in the bay of Plounéour-Brignogan-Plages with a superb view of the sea and the rocky islets.

Sit on the fine sand to take a little break sheltered from the wind.

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22.3 km

Superbe portion de côte, eaux turquoises !

Highlight (Segment) • Other

27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

7.68 km

2.78 km

1.83 km

965 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.2 km

8.14 km

3.28 km

1.10 km

152 m

Elevation

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Les Barrachou Rock Formations – Menez Ham loop from Karreg Hir

Les Barrachou Rock Formations

Granite formations in Meneham

Digue Beach at Méneham

Menez Ham

Meneham Village and Guardhouse

Pontusval lighthouse

Garo Beach

Superbe portion de côte, eaux turquoises !

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