Guided walk in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel

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6 hrs
Sporty
From 3 years-old and up
From€20

Set off on a 14km guided walk in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel!

Set off on a 14km guided walk in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel!

Step back in time and follow in the footsteps of the Mont-Saint-Michel pilgrimage to the abbey. You'll walk there and back in bare feet, treading over vast stretches of sand and channels carved out by the sea. Reach the opposite bank by crossing the river, which can be up to mid-thigh high depending on the season and weather conditions, adding a more immersive dimension to the excursion.

Let yourself be seduced by the sensations of this hike, which is accessible to people in reasonably good physical condition and to children if they can keep up the pace.

You'll be accompanied by a guide with a passion for the region for the duration of the crossing, who will immerse you in a world of conviviality and shared knowledge of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy region. Discover local anecdotes and legends, understand the particularities and consequences of the tides and learn what a salt meadow is! You'll even learn the question that's on everyone's lips: how to get out of quicksand?

This guided walk in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel is the perfect opportunity to discover the region's special features while enjoying the Normandy sea air. Enjoy a unique moment in the heart of this emblematic and historic site in the English Channel.

Join the guided crossing of the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel for a memorable adventure of discovery, enchantment and conviviality!

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From€20

Practical information

Course of events

- Welcome by the guide

- Reminder of safety instructions

- Crossing on foot in around 3 hours, with commentary and anecdotes from the guide

- Break at Mont Saint-Michel Abbey (45 minutes to 1 hour)

- Crossing the bay: approximately 2 hours

Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Pets on a lead are allowed to join this activity.

Please contact the instructor the day before to confirm the meeting point.

The exact meeting point will be confirmed by the instructor by email

Meeting point:
Genêts, parking du Bec d'Andaine ou St. Léonard, route de Moires, parking "Départ des traversées"
Spoken languages:English, French
Do not forget to bring
  • Warm clothing (polar...)
  • Rain clothing
  • Backpack (with the shoes)
  • Bottle of water
  • Towel
  • Sun protection

Reviews

Average rating

4.9/5

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Carles C., Spain — 01/09/2024
4/5
The acivity was very good. It would be also good to have the activity in other languages rather than French. Anyway, the guide manage to give us some briefings of the explanations in English during the walk.
Angela F., Germany — 05/09/2024
5/5
Die Wanderung führte von Bec d'Andaine zum Mont-Saint-Michel, durch allerlei unterschiedliche Arten von "Bodenbelag": dicker Schlick, durch den man stapft wie durch Schnee, gut zu gehendes Watt und durch den Fluß, den Sée und Selune bilden, und der bei uns eine starke Strömung hatte. Alle, ob jung oder alt sind gut angekommen. Die Kinder hatten ihren Spaß im Schlick! Am Mont-St.-Michel hatten wir nur 40 Minuten Zeit, die gerade mal für ein kurzes Vesper und einen Toilettengang reichten, aber immerhin! Während der Hinweg mit einigen Pausen und Erklärungen von statten ging, liefen wir den Rückweg bis auf zwei oder drei Pausen (um die Gruppe wieder zu sammeln) durch. Für die Kinder war es dann doch anstrengend, aber alle haben es gut gemeistert. Wieder an Land durften alle die Füße an der Waschstelle waschen. Obwohl einige Touren gleichzeitig starteten, war das Parken auf dem großen Parkplatz problemlos. Schön wäre gewesen, wir hätten die Erklärungen unseres Guide (z. B. schriftlich) auf Deutsch oder Englisch erhalten. So ist uns doch einiges an Information entgangen. Trotzdem: absolut empfehlenswert!
Faya Emilia L., Germany — 27/07/2024
5/5
Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert für jeden, der gut zu Fuß ist und etwas über das Watt und die Gegend lernen möchte.
marie D., France — 05/09/2024
5/5
super
Joel M., France — 02/07/2024
5/5
Très ludique 😊

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