Mont-Saint-Michel Bay Crossing
Traversée de la baie
Walk barefoot across the bay at low tide from Genêts to Mont-Saint-Michel with a licensed guide, passing Tombelaine Island. Experience quicksand and the tides up close.
The classic route starts at Pointe du Grouin near the village of Genêts on the opposite shore. The one-way walk is about 7 km, the round trip about 13 km, and it takes 3 to 6 hours. Along the way you'll pass close to Tombelaine, a small island in a bird reserve. Your guide will demonstrate quicksand and explain the tides and the history of the bay.
The bay's quicksand and rapidly rising tides are dangerous. You must follow a licensed guide and never walk onto the flats on your own. Book in advance. Prices vary by operator. Wear shorts and bring a towel and sunscreen. Summer is the most comfortable season.
Opening hours
Scheduled by tides; reservation required
Nearby sights
- Mont-Saint-Michel & Abbey
- Couesnon Dam & Footbridge
- Abbaye de la Lucerne
- Scriptorial d'Avranches
- Granville Upper Town
- Christian Dior Museum
- Mont-Dol
- Villedieu-les-Poêles