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Bay of Mont Saint-Michel : Quicksands And Discovery

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Bay of Mont Saint-Michel : Quicksands And Discovery
Top rated
4.9072165 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.9072165 out of 5 stars
194 reviews

Discover the magic of the Bay of the Mont Saint-Michel. History, legends... and most of all : quicksands !

About this activity

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Duration 2 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
French, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Adults – France

Unbelievable how good this is. Julian… you are marvelous. Thank you!

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Sofiia – France

Great walk, interesting information from guide, moving sands experience

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Participants

Highlights

  • Enjoy a unique experience of quick sands
  • Admire the beauty of the bay
  • A good introduction to the Bay in 2 hours
  • A walk for everyone, perfect for discovering the Bay
  • Hear the legends of the bay the guide will tell

Full description

I am Julian, certified guide of the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel,
Come and walk in the Bay of the Mont Saint-Michel.
History, legends... and most of all : quicksands !

A good introduction to the Bay
A walk for everyone, perfect for discovering the Bay.

Différent options : 2h long / 3h30 long / 6h long

WE LOVE
• Perfect for an introduction to the Bay
• Ideal for families
• Experience of the Quicksands

DETAILS
• Note that the tour is done barefoot !
• Meet 15 minutes before departure

OPTION 1 : 2 hours long
• Walk near Mont Saint-Michel
• Meeting and return: Entrance of the Mont Saint-Michel
• Duration: 2 hours with commentary
• Level: Easy 4km
• Rivers: no crossing or few

OPTION 2 : 3h30 hours long
• Walk to Tombelaine Island in the middle of the bay
• Meeting and return: Entrance of the Mont Saint-Michel
• Duration: 3h30 hours with commentary
• Level: Normal 8km
• Crossing rivers to mid-tight

OPTION 3 : 6 hours long
• Round trip on foot to the Mount from the coast
• Return meeting: Bec, Groin Sud
• Duration: 6 h. 6:30 . with commentary
• 30.45 min stop at Mont
• Level: Good level, 14 km
• Rivers: Crossing rivers

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time
Due to tide times we will not be able to wait for latecomers

Equipment :
Waterproof windbreaker, backpack, warm sweater, quick-drying shorts, hat, cap, sunscreen, sunglasses, water, snack...
Bring a towel and a change for your return.

I strongly recommend going barefoot.
Tours in the Bay require good physical condition.
The guide gives himself the right to refuse to accompany someone in the bay, from a safety perspective.
The guide cannot be held responsible for any related incident.

For any tours departing from Mont Saint-Michel consider it takes 45 minutes from the park area until the entrence.

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Crossing the Bay:
The Bay of Mont Saint Michel on foot :

With the tides, the sea goes aways to reveal the Bay. A desert immensity open in front of you for a few hours. On the erased traces of forgotten paths, between sky, earth and sea, crossing sometimes capricious rivers, dancing on the quick sands, at the foot of the Archangel Saint Michael... before the sea comes to cover our steps.

Includes

  • Guided walk around the Mont Saint-Michel in its Bay
  • Unique experience of quick sands
  • Enjoy the history, legends etc ... the guide will tell
  • Family friendly
  • It is not planned to visit nor the village nor the abbey of the Mont Saint-Michel
  • Note there is no tap water at the end for washing your feet

Not suitable for

  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People over 95 years

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • No boots allowed, barefoot only
  • Maximum group size is 40 people
  • Bring a towel and a change of clothes for the return

From $46 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 194 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Adults – FranceMay 31, 2025 – Verified booking
Unbelievable how good this is. Julian… you are marvelous. Thank you!
S
Sofiia – FranceSeptember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Great walk, interesting information from guide, moving sands experience
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Oj – NetherlandsSeptember 1, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a great tour with Julian. It was nice to see the Mont Saint-Michel and experience it in silence and without too many tourists around. Julian was explaining everything very passionately and clearly. We would recommend anyone visiting the Mont Saint-Michel to also include a walk through the bay.

Product ID: 637244

Activity provider:Saint Michel Baie | SMB
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