The walk
From Coutances and its prestigious 13th-century cathedral to Mont St Michel, the jewel of the West, this route alternates between villages and hedgerows, coastal paths, and fishing ports. It is not very challenging and offers cozy accommodations every evening, leading up to a guided crossing and an overnight stay close to Mont St Michel, in the heart of a magnificent bay between Normandy and Brittany!
Highlights
- The region’s incredible diversity
- Stunning landscapes
- Mont Saint Michel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Itinerary
COUTANCES
Dinner not included.
Visit the majestic Coutances Cathedral (13th century, a gem of Gothic architecture in Normandy) and enjoy a possible stroll in the botanical garden.
COUTANCES - HAUTEVILLE 18km
First stage between Pont de la Roque and Hauteville, following the Saint-Michel trail through small hiking paths in the bocage. (Transfer to Bréhal for the night).
HAUTEVILLE - GRANVILLE 23km
(Transfer in the morning to resume the trail). Walk through salt marshes, sandy areas cultivated with algae and seaweed. Following the coastline, arrive in Granville with its ramparts, commercial harbor, and marina.
GRANVILLE
A free day in Granville to explore a stunning site: the Chausey Islands. Half-board stay in Granville.
GRANVILLE - ST JEAN-LE-THOMAS 20km
Recommended stop in the village of Carolles to enjoy its rich heritage and beautiful trails.
ST JEAN-LE-THOMAS - GENETS - MONT ST MICHEL 13km
A seaside path through dunes leads to a guided crossing of the bay (timed with low tide; meeting point on the parking lot if starting from Bec d’Andaine). Collect your luggage at Mont Saint Michel’s parking lot. Overnight near Mont St Michel or on the Mont itself, depending on your chosen package.
MONT ST MICHEL
End of the stay after breakfast.
Map
Organization
SNCF train station in Coutances.
- Half board (except the dinner in Coutance)
- The transfer of luggage between each step of the journey
- The provision of the topo-guide (1 topo-guide per reserved room.)
- The tourist tax
- The crossing of the bay with a guide (one-way)
- Dinners in Coutances
- Taxi to reach the starting point of the bay crossing, if necessary
- Transport from Mont Saint Michel to the hotel if staying outside the Mont
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Transfers from your home to the meeting point and departure location
- Boat crossing to the Chausey Islands (approx. €33 per person)
- Registration fees
- International mailing fees
- Priority processing fees for registration 15 days before departure
- Insurance.
Accommodation is on a half-board basis in 2* and 3* hotels
