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Genêts walks
Le Grouin du Sud and the Priory of Saint-Léonard from Genêts
Visorando Member
7.19 mi
+194 ft
-180 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Genêts (Manche)
In the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a hike mainly along the coastal path with an almost permanent view of the bay and the Mont. From the tip of the Grouin du Sud, the spectacle of the rising tide is superb. A loop inland allows you to visit the beautiful and moving Romanesque chapel of the Prieuré Saint-Léonard.
Short circular loop in Bacilly
3.83 mi
+69 ft
-75 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bacilly (Manche)
A short circular loop to do on foot or by mountain bike.
The Grouin du Sud as seen from its car park
Tourist office
0.42 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
0h 15
Easy
Departure from Vains (Manche)
A very short round trip to see Mont Saint-Michel from the Grouin du Sud. It is best to do this walk at high tide, one or two hours before the tide is at its peak, so that you can watch it come in and cover the sand.
Le Grouin du Sud and the Prieuré Saint-Léonard from Vains
6.53 mi
+98 ft
-72 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vains (Manche)
In the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, a hike mostly along the coastal path, along the salt marshes. On either side of the Grouin du Sud, you can enjoy a superb view of Mont Saint-Michel and, from the point itself, the spectacle of the rising tide is impressive. Returning inland, you can visit the beautiful and moving Romanesque chapel of the Priory of Saint-Léonard.
Vauban Cabin and Lude Valley from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas
7.01 mi
+636 ft
-633 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas (Manche)
Walk from Saint-Jean-le-Thomas to Cabane Vauban, along the coastal path and then back inland.
Coastal path and countryside from Champeaux to Saint-Pair-sur-Mer
9.38 mi
+692 ft
-919 ft
4h 55
Difficult
Departure from Champeaux (Manche) (Manche)
Along the way, you will enjoy views of Mont Saint-Michel, the Vauban huts and the Lude Valley, passing through the valley of the painters, before heading back up into the countryside, passing through the marshes and the village of Kairon to arrive in the Beausoleil district of Saint-Pair.
The Micardière circular starting from Sartilly
2.93 mi
+98 ft
-108 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Sartilly (Manche)
A very pleasant walk around Sartilly-Baie-Bocage. Easily accessible, it takes you around the town, starting through the streets and finishing on well-maintained footpaths. You’ll walk alongside meadows dotted with horses.
The Lude Valley
1.04 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Carolles (Manche)
A round trip to the sea following the Lude, a small river which flows into the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. Its valley is said to have been created by the Archangel Saint Michael, who, whilst fighting the dragon, is said to have struck it with his sword so powerfully that he carved a deep gash into the rock.
Walk along the cliffs between Carolles and Le Lude
1.55 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Carolles (Manche)
Combining a walk along the cliff face with a stroll along the beach, this route allows you to explore the landscape of Carolles Bay.
Warning! This walk is only possible at low tide. It is essential to check the tide times before setting off on this route.
The Lude Valley and the Vauban Cabin from Carolles
3.13 mi
+456 ft
-427 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Carolles (Manche)
A short hike along the sea in a protected environment and with beautiful views of the bay of Mont Saint Michel.
Between land and sea, starting from Jullouville
9.13 mi
+696 ft
-686 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Jullouville (Manche)
With steps to climb or descend, and fairly rugged coastal paths offering magnificent views of the bay, this route—which begins with a few kilometres of tarmac on quiet country lanes—allows you to enjoy, in the second half, magnificent views of the Normandy countryside and then the Cotentin coast.
Seaside getaway from Jullouville to Carolles and Kairon
6.06 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Jullouville (Manche)
An easy walk along the seafront, best enjoyed in summer and in good weather.
Can be adapted to suit the circumstances by alternating between the beach and the coastal path...
Route des Polders de la Baie in Roz-sur-Couesnon
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.47 mi
+361 ft
-371 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A walk mainly through woodland. We leave Roz-sur-Couesnon to walk along the heights of the old hill before heading down into the polders and market gardens. We soon come to the greenway, which links Cancale to Le Mont. The walk then passes close to the Maison des Polders, which is well worth a visit, before reaching the magnificent view from the park at Roz-sur-Couesnon town hall.
Between hills and ancient Breton polders in Roz-sur-Couesnon
7.69 mi
+443 ft
-436 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
Roz-sur-Couesnon consists, as its name suggests, of an upper part (roz = hill in Breton) where the village is located, and a lower part made up of former marshes, polders and salt marshes, where the Couesnon river once flowed. This unique feature gives the town an exceptional view of the bay and Mont Saint-Michel, as well as a wide variety of landscapes, which the route proposed here seeks to highlight.
Polder and built heritage in Roz-sur-Couesnon
8.06 mi
+518 ft
-531 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
This route allows you to discover a whole range of small architectural heritage sites: guardhouses, typical houses, a wash house and a church. But of course, as everywhere else in the area, the star attraction is Mont-Saint-Michel, which visitors can see in the background throughout their journey.
Panoramic views of Mont-Saint-Michel
18.34 mi
+397 ft
-397 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Roz-sur-Couesnon (Ille-et-Vilaine)
A circular route offering a variety of views of Mont-Saint-Michel. From the viewing points on the hills overlooking the bay, the paths along the polder dykes or the edges of the salt marshes and canals, this architectural marvel is always in view.