Mont-Saint-Michel

The bay and the Wonder — 2 days at Mont-Saint-Michel

Bay crossing, abbey and coastal villages.

Two days to reach the Mount by land and by sand: the GR 34 from Genêts, the Pontorson greenway by bike, the abbey at sunset and the Avranches manuscripts the next day.

Duration
2 days
Distance
70 km
Pace
Walking, cycling and shuttle
Season
All year, great tides in spring

The circuit on the map

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Day-by-day stages

Day 1

  1. 1
    Genêts — bay crossingTrail

    Genêts, Manche

    Guided crossing is mandatory (quicksand): book the day before, 3 to 4 hours.

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  2. 2
    Mont-Saint-Michel AbbeyVisit

    Mont-Saint-Michel, Manche

    Climb the ramparts late in the day, once the coach groups have left.

Day 2

  1. 1
    Pontorson — greenwayTrail

    Pontorson, Manche

    Morning ride on the Véloscénie: 9 flat km along the Couesnon.

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  2. 2
    Avranches — ScriptorialVisit

    Avranches, Manche

    The abbey manuscripts and the bay panorama from the Jardin des Plantes.

  3. 3
    Cancale — Pointe du GrouinViewpoint

    Cancale, Ille-et-Vilaine

    Return along the Breton coast: GR 34 cliffs and an oyster tasting.

    Trail details

Trails and cycle routes used

GR 34

Mont-Saint-Michel Bay Customs Path

80 km · Moderate

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GR 22

Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel on the GR 22

65 km (section finale) · Moderate

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Véloscénie

The Véloscénie — Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel by bike

450 km (total) — 15 km (voie verte finale) · Easy (greenway) to moderate

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Events during your stay

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