The Couesnon at Beauvoir – The dam on the Couesnon loop from La Boussac

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The Couesnon at Beauvoir – The dam on the Couesnon loop from La Boussac

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The Couesnon at Beauvoir – The dam on the Couesnon loop from La Boussac

02:44

44.6km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 19.5 km for 3.66 km

Dismount required: • May-September: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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17.2 km

The Couesnon at Beauvoir

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The Couesnon is a small river which flows into the ocean at the level of Mont-Saint Michel. The Véloscénie runs along this river for a few kilometers before reaching the …

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17.4 km

View of Mont Saint-Michel

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Another viewpoint of the Mont

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19.2 km

The dam on the Couesnon

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The footpath along the Couesnon to the dam already offers an impressive view of Mont-Saint-Michel. From here, the path with an unobstructed view leads across the salt marshes and the …

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19.5 km

Footbridge to Mont Saint-Michel

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Since 2014, the footbridge has replaced the old dike-road which led to Mont-Saint-Michel. It is part of the operation to restore the maritime character of Mont-Saint-Michel. Carried out from 2005 …

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23.4 km

The Couesnon dike connects the mainland to Mont-Saint-Michel by crossing the polders. By bike, it offers a unique perspective of the bay and its expanses. This rolling, windy section gives the approach to the Mont its character.

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26.6 km

Banks of the Couesnon River

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From Pontorson to Mont, pleasant trail

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28.2 km

Pont d'Orson

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@ Les Guilvinistes: this tip is wrong. Both bridges are in Pontorson, including the pedestrian bridge.

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29.9 km

Greenway Between Pontorson and Mont Saint-Michel

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This greenway between Mont Saint-Michel and Pontorson alternates between magnificent stretches with unobstructed views and shaded sections with bucolic charm. Away from road traffic, this section reveals the unique calm of nature.

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44.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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